One Teen Dead, Another Hospitalized In Friday Afternoon Atlantic City Shooting
Monday, November 10, 2025, 7:30 A.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ.- Detectives of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and Atlantic City Police Department are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding a late Friday afternoon shooting that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy and left a 17-year-old boy hospitalized from gunshot wounds.
According to Atlantic County Prosecutor William E. Reynolds, on Friday, November 7, 2025, just shortly before 5:30 p.m., members of the Atlantic City Police Department responded to reports of a shooting on the 800 Block of Arkansas Avenue in the City.
Police Officers Find Two Teens Shot, One Fatally
Upon arrival, Police Officers located two shooting victims. A 15-year-old boy was found on the ground, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The boy was immediately transported to Atlantic City Medical Center City Division, where, despite life-saving efforts, the boy succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second victim, a 17-year-old boy, was also transported to Atlantic City Medical Center City Division, where he underwent treatment for gunshot wounds and is expected to make a full recovery.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been reported at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at (609) 909-7800, or you can leave an anonymous tip on the Prosecutor’s Office website at ACPO.Tips and provide information by filling out a form on the Submit a Tip page.
