Woman, dog dead in apparent murder-suicide in Little Egg Harbor Township

A 911 call was placed early Saturday by someone who believed a person was breaking into her apartment on Whitemarsh Court.

News 12 Staff

Jul 30, 2023, 10:25 AM

Updated 440 days ago

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Two people and a dog have died in Little Egg Harbor Township following an apparent murder-suicide.
A 911 call was placed early Saturday by someone who believed a person was breaking into her apartment on Whitemarsh Court.
Police say when first responders arrived, they found a 49-year-old woman and a dog dead.
A 52-year-old man was found shot in the head, but still conscious at the time. He died shortly after at a hospital.
Police say at this time, the man is suspected to have been the shooter.