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Clayton police: Man, woman found dead inside apartment in reported murder-suicide

Authorities say when they arrived at the scene, they found a 45-year-old man and 43-year-old woman dead inside an apartment.

Lanette Espy

May 8, 2024, 8:15 AM

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Police in Clayton say they are investigating what led to a suspected murder-suicide in Gloucester County on Tuesday night.

Authorities say they were called to the Academy Arms Apartments at 357 N. Broad St. at 7 p.m. for reports of gunfire.

According to police, officers arrived at the scene and found a 45-year-old man and 43-year-old woman dead inside an apartment. They say the initial investigation indicates that this was a murder-suicide.

No further information was made available. The investigation is ongoing, and police say there is no danger to the public.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Edward Hyder Clayton Police Department at 856-881-2301, email ehyder@claytonnj.com, or contact Detective Brandon Cohen at the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office at 856-384-5500.

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