An Atlantic City man was fatally shot Saturday night.
Christian Hunter, 32, is the city's fifth homicide victim of the year.
Police were called to the 119 N. Virginia Ave. at about 7:19 p.m. by a ShotSpotter alert of multiple gunshots, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Hunter was found unresponsive on the sidewalk He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center's City Campus, where he was pronounced dead.
He was shot in the neck, BreakingAC confirmed.
Hunter, who was known to many as "Chop" or "Choppy," was mourned by many on social media Sunday.
The official cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy.
The incident is being investigated by the Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit and Atlantic City police.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7666 or provide a tip at ACPO.Tips, where a form can be filled out anonymously.
Information may also be anonymously texted through tip411 (847411), beginning the text with ACPD.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
