By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities in Gloucester County have charged a Paulsboro man in connection with a fatal shooting that left one person dead and a second victim injured on Thursday morning.
According to court documents, 40-year-old Ramon Luis Acevedo of Paulsboro was arrested and charged by complaint with first-degree murder, second-degree aggravated assault, and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Police responded to a 911 call on Elizabeth Avenue reporting an adult female who suffered a gunshot wound to the head, along with a second victim who had been shot and fled the residence.
During the call, Acevedo identified himself and stated that he had shot both victims.
Officers arriving at the scene found the adult female deceased in a bedroom of the home.
The second victim, identified as a minor, is receiving medical treatment for a gunshot wound.
In a statement to investigators, Acevedo said he intentionally shot the first victim and accidentally shot the second victim after being startled while still holding the handgun.
The maximum penalties associated with the charges include 30 years to life in prison for first-degree murder, and 5 to 10 years each for second-degree aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns thanked the Major Crimes Unit and the Paulsboro Police Department for their assistance in the investigation.