Egg Harbor Township nursing home shooting leaves two dead in domestic violence case at Excelcare facility, NJ officials confirm.
A deadly Egg Harbor Township nursing home shooting has left two people dead after a man opened fire at the Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Authorities say the suspect killed his estranged wife before turning the gun on himself in a tragic domestic violence incident that unfolded early Monday morning, shocking staff and the local community.
Police in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey responded around 6 a.m. Monday to reports of gunfire at the Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility located on Delilah Road.
When officers arrived, they discovered a fatal domestic violence incident had already unfolded inside the facility.
Authorities later confirmed that both the suspect and victim were dead.
What We Know So Far
- Two people are confirmed dead
- Shooting occurred at Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility
- Incident happened around 6 a.m. Monday
- Victim identified as estranged wife of the suspect
- Suspect later died from self-inflicted injuries
- Authorities believe it was a domestic violence incident
- Nursing home staff and patients were not reported as targets
- Investigation is ongoing
Officials say the incident appears to have been premeditated.
What Happened (Timeline of Events)
- Early morning: Suspect arrives at facility parking lot
- Before 6 a.m.: Victim arrives for work at nursing home
- Confrontation: Suspect blocks victim’s vehicle
- Escalation: Victim attempts to flee into building
- Inside facility: Suspect follows and opens fire
- Aftermath: Suspect turns gun on himself
- Later update: Both victim and suspect confirmed dead
The timeline shows a rapid and targeted attack that unfolded in a workplace setting.