Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The shooting was an isolated incident, the prosecutor said. Anyone who knew Russ found him to be a joy to be around We surround you with our love and prayers," the merchants association posted. 0:45. "He was so full of life, it's just unbelievable that he's gone. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Heller was a council member in the township of Milford, near the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The New Jersey Attorney Generals Office said it is investigating after a local police officer reportedly shot a person Monday afternoon in Atlantic County. We are cooperating with law enforcement with respect to their investigation.". There was heavy police presence following the shootings at Tunnel Way; Linden Street; Benwood Avenue near Matt Gray may be reached at mgray@njadvancemedia.com. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Walter J. Gilliano, 25, of Franklinville, allegedly shot Chad Stuart, 31, of Clayton, following an argument outside of Villaris Sports Bar on Coles Mill Road in Franklin Township. He will be truly missed," the fire company posted on Facebook. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. FRANKLIN TWP. ", "Russell was an outstanding public servant who proudly represented the river town he loved," Kean said. PSE&G employee who was fatally shot was a Milford councilman, Motive revealed in shooting outside PSE&G facility, 51-year-old man killed outside New Jersey PSE&G facility, Sources: Deadly shooting outside PSE&G office. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! We are very shaken by this.". On May 31, at around 10:26 p.m., township police officers responded to an area hospital for a wounded victim that was reportedly shot while in the area of Hamilton Street, Robertson said. WebThe mission of the Franklin Township Police Department is to protect and enhance the quality of life via a Community Policing Operational Philosophy, through a partnership with the community, and to promote a safe and secure environment, free from crime and the fear of crime, for all who live, work or visit our community. Phil Murphy also released a statement after the shooting: "Early this morning, a deadly shooting took place outside of a PSE &G facility in Franklin Township. The utility company has not given any indication about what, if any, working relationship he and Curtis had, according to PIX 11. Our mayor and fellow council people are devastated. Franklin Township police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a shooting victim in the parking lot of the PSE&G location around 7 a.m. Wednesday, the department said. "The investigation has revealed that the shooting was an isolated incident and Mr. Heller was the intended target," the prosecutor's office said. 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Investigators believe this was an isolated incident, and that Heller was the intended target. Russell was an outstanding public servant who proudly represented the river town he loved. "Both slain council members were elected Republicans. All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential. Authorities investigate alleged shooting in Somerset County. My prayers are with his family and the Milford community. Listen now to WTOP News WTOP.com | Alexa | Google Home | WTOP App | 103.5 FM. "His mother was on council for 20 years, his father was councilman and the mayor, so deeply rooted in this community," Schepens said. The firearm used in the parking lot shooting was recovered inside. Heller was found dead from a gunshot wound, police said. or redistributed. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. I am shocked and saddened by the tragic murder of Milford Councilman Russell Heller. Stuart was an organ donor, the family noted, and his heart, lungs, kidney, liver and arteries were donated on Tuesday. Everybody knew that if we asked where Chad was, he was probably either at the Lake House serving or working as an apprentice electrician.. He was taking care of his parents, lives next door. Dwumfour sustained multiple gunshot wounds in her SUV and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Phil Murphy tweeted. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. ", In a statement to NBC New York, PSE&G said "We are heartbroken at the tragic death of Russell Heller, senior distribution supervisor at PSE&G. LINDEN, N.J. Authorities say four people were dead following a shooting in New Jersey, and the suspected gunman is believed to be among the deceased. ", The Hunterdon County Republican Party said in a statement that Heller was "a dedicated and valuable member of the Milford and Hunterdon County community whose leadership and commitment will be sorely missed," adding that he was a "loving and caring father to his daughter and a dedicated and loyal friend to all of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. This event is tragic and disturbing and we are offering support to our employees as they process this. Political leaders in New Jersey reacted on social media Wednesday to news of the deadly shooting that killed Heller, echoing similar sentiments shared in response to Dwumfour's murder that acknowledged it as a devastating consequence of gun violence in the area. Investigators are trying to figure out a motive for the shooting and it is undetermined if the man or car were the intended targets, said Robertson. He was one of four kids, said his younger sister, Mikaela Guzman, who recalled her brother for his great sense of humor and strong work ethic. Our thoughts and prayers are with Russell Heller's family and friends in the wake of this tragic act of gun violence.". 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "He will be sorely missed by all, and our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time," said PSE&G. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The manalso suffered a non-life-threatening wound from the same shooting, police said. ", The statement went on to call the incident "tragic and disturbing, and we are offering support to our employees as they process this. Something like this has never happened in borough history. PEDRICKTOWN, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A shooting at a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike has prompted an investigation by the state attorney general's office. Anyone with information relating to this shooting is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-873-5533 or via the STOPit app. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Authorities say Curtis later died of a self-inflicted gunshot. "Early this morning, a deadly shooting took place outside of a PSE&G facility in Franklin Township. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at (732) 873-5533 or via the STOPit app. The vehicle crashed on Burnham Road causing damage to a property and a utility pole. Franklin police were dispatched about 10:33 p.m. Saturday to the Fuller Street and Franklin Boulevard on a report of a person wounded when gunshots were fired in the area. Three teenage boys were hospitalized Sunday night after they were wounded in what authorities believe was a gang-related act of violence. The victim, a New Brunswick resident, was located in the area of Hamilton Street and Matilda Avenue by an unidentified individual and transported to a nearby hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, Robertson said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Authorities say 51-year-old Russell Heller was shot and killed by former employee, 58-year-old Gary Curtis, in the parking lot. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. He died Tuesday night, according to his family. Officials have not released any details about the victim, but CBS2 has learned no one else at the facility was in danger. Phil Murphy also released a statement after the shooting: "Early this morning, a deadly shooting took place outside of a PSE&G facility in Franklin Township. We are very shaken by this.". Get Directions, Phone:(908) 850-1000 Photo Credit: Google Maps (Street View) A school in Mckees Rocks briefly went into a lockdown when multiple agencies' police vehicles were shot at with on-duty officers inside, authorities say. Updated: Feb 27, 2023 / 02:59 PM PST. With assistance from Bridgewater officers, detectives approached the vehicle and saw he had a self-inflicted gunshot wound, McDonald said. All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential. After Gilliano told police that he shot Stuart, he was taken into custody and initially charged with attempted murder and other offenses. WebFranklin police were dispatched about 10:33 p.m. Saturday to the Fuller Street and Franklin Boulevard on a report of a person wounded when gunshots were fired in the area. WebBUENA VISTA, New Jersey (WPVI) -- The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has identified the man who was shot and killed by police after allegedly stealing an officer's WebMultiple 911 calls started coming in just after 7 a.m. Wednesday reported a person had been shot at the PSE&G facility in Franklin Township, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Heller was first elected to the council in 2017 and again in 2020. Detectives from the Franklin Township Police Department along with the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit, the Crime Scene Investigations Unit and investigators from the New Jersey Northern Regional Medical Examiners Office went to the scene to conduct the investigation and determined that Curtis was the suspect. The shooting occurred at about Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office along with Franklin Township Police are investigating the homicide. Investigators determined that a former PSE&G employee -- identified as Gary Curtis, 58, of Washington, New Jersey -- allegedly approached Heller in the parking lot and shot him while he was outside his vehicle, police said. No clear motive or suspect has yet been identified by police in her death. In this screen grab from a video, the scene of the shooting of N.J. councilperson Russell Heller is shown in Franklin Township, N.J., on Feb. 8, 2023. Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. 'We can't rest in peace': Franklin man's 2014 antifreeze-poisoning death remains a mystery. Information may also be emailed to the prosecutors office at tips@co.gloucester.nj.us. Curtis was reportedly a former PSE&G employee who allegedly shot Heller before taking off and driving to Bridgewater, where he killed himself. You can also submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). NJ.com reported that the mayor of Milford, Henri Schepens, said "its just unbelievable that hes gone. Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School. A former employee, who authorities identified as 58-year-old Gary Curtis, approached Heller and shot him outside of his vehicle, officials said. ABC7 New York 24/7 Eyewitness News Stream, memorial service was held this week Eunice Dwumfour, Crime increasing in area of East NY officer-involved shooting, Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts. Family and friends are mourning Stuart and demanding justice. Police have yet to arrest a suspect in Dwumfour's killing. It happened Russell Heller, a 51-year-old senior distribution supervisor at the company who also served on the borough council for Milford Township in Hunterdon County, had just gotten out of his car when he was shot and killed by a former employee in the parking lot, according to investigators. Eunice Dwumfour, 30, was found in her SUV outside a Sayreville apartment complex with multiple gunshot wounds, the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office said; she was pronounced dead on scene. A handgun revolver recovered from the scene was legally registered to Curtis, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. 207. WebAt around 8:30 a.m. Franklin County Sheriffs deputies and Madison Township police responded to a shooting near the 5400 block of Newport Road in the Blacklick Estates He was brutally honest and he was always the life of the party, making people laugh, cracking jokes all the time.. Curtis, a former employee at PSE&G, was found dead several hours later from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. Milford Mayor Henry Schepens says everyone is devastated by the loss of Russell Heller. They call the shooting "an isolated incident," and say Heller was the intended target. 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