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Mays Landing man killed in Atlantic City shooting

Malae Johnson


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Detectives are investigating a shooting that killed one man and wounded another Sunday night.

Police were called to the Pacific Food Mart at 1009 Pacific Ave. just before 9 p.m. for the report of two victims with gunshot wounds, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Both were given medical treatment and taken to the Trauma Unit at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.

Malae Johnson, 19, of Mays Landing, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

No information was released on the second victim.

The location is near the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

The Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Atlantic City police are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Prosecutor’s Office at (609) 909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office website at www.acpo.org/forms/tips-crimereporting.

Information may also be texted anonymously to tip411 (847511) beginning the text with ACPD.

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BreakingAC founder who previously worked in newspapers for more than two decades. She is an NJPA award-winner and was a Stories of Atlantic City fellow.

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