Man Fatally Gunned Down Late Saturday Morning On A Millville Street

Monday, June 16, 2025, 9:45 A.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

MILLVILLE, NJ.- Detectives of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office and the Millville City Police Department are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a 20-year-old Millville, New Jersey, man, who was fatally gunned down Saturday morning in the City of Millville.

     According to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, just shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Millville Police Department responded to a report of a shooting on the 300 Block of Maurice Street in the City of Millville.

Police Officers Find Man Shot

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a man, later identified as Richard Rhett, 20, of Millville, New Jersey, suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Mr. Rhett was immediately transported to Inspira Hospital in Vineland, New Jersey, where, despite life-saving efforts, Mr. Rhett succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made as Police continue the search for the gunman and a motive for the shooting.

     Anyone with information regarding the shooting death of Mr. Rhett is being urged to contact the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office at CCPO.TIPS. All information will be kept confidential.