Deadly shooting inside NJ nursing facility leaves 1 dead, 1 critical

🚨 First Atlantic County homicide of 2026 reported after a zero-murder first quarter.
🏥 Shooting at Egg Harbor Township nursing facility leaves one dead, another critically injured early Monday morning
👮 Authorities say incident appears isolated, but investigation remains active with no confirmed arrests

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — One person was killed, and another was critically wounded in a shooting at a nursing facility in Egg Harbor Township on Monday morning.

The shooting happened around 6 a.m. on April 13 at Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility, a 120-bed state-of-the-art center, located at 6818 Delilah Road, officials said.

The homicide comes after the county recorded zero murders in the first three months of 2026, a historic drop from previous years.

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Shooting at Egg Harbor Township nursing facility leaves one dead, another critical

The identities of those involved are being withheld pending further investigation and notification of next of kin, the prosecutor’s office said. However, it appears those involved in the shooting knew each other.

"The employee who was killed was a Licensed Practical Nurse at our facility. She was allegedly shot by an acquaintance who was unaffiliated with the facility, but whom she had a history with. This issue did not involve our facility residents or other staff," said Lior Benesti, administrator of Excelcare at Egg Harbor. Our healthcare team was amazing in following our procedures to keep our residents safe during the incident, and we commend the local police for quickly responding."

Based on a preliminary investigation, law enforcement said there is no threat to the community or the public, and it appears to be an isolated incident.

“We are deeply saddened by the heartbreaking death of one of our beloved employees during a domestic confrontation at our facility this morning. This has shaken everyone at Excelcare of Egg Harbor and we offer our profound condolences to our staff member’s family and friends. This was an isolated incident and our residents were not endangered. We continue to fully cooperate with the police as they investigate this tragedy," said Benesti.

Police response and witness account describe tense early-morning scene

The daughter of a patient told Breaking AC that her mother called at 6 a.m., saying someone came by and shut all the residents’ doors. Police came with long rifles and did a room sweep, the daughter told the media outlet.

Excelcare at Egg Harbor offers residents a wide range of services, from skilled nursing to rehabilitation, according to the facility's website.

Investigation ongoing, no word yet on arrest in nursing facility shooting

It’s not clear if an arrest has been made. The investigation is active and ongoing.

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