WOOLWICH — A township man was shot to death in his own home by his step-son, prosecutors announced Monday.
Woolwich Township Police responded to a 911 call Saturday after 4 p.m., according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.
Officers found 43-year-old Dennis McKenzie at his Cottonwood Road home, dead after being shot in the head and back, authorities said.
McKenzie's step-son, Christian Smith, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was arrested at the scene.
An autopsy by the Gloucester County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed manner of death as homicide.
Smith, 23, is charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and possession of a weapon without a permit to carry.
He was being held at Salem County Jail, pending a detention hearing.
NJ teachers and educators caught in sex crime busts
Over the past few years, state lawmakers have taken on the challenge of dealing with accused child predators among the ranks of teachers and educators.
In 2018, the so-called “pass the trash”
law went into effect, requiring stricter New Jersey school background checks related to child abuse and sexual misconduct.
The follow individuals were arrested over the past several years. Some have been convicted and sentenced to prison, while others have accepted plea deals for probation.
Others cases are still pending, including some court delays amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The best outdoor beer gardens at NJ breweries
There are more options than ever for enjoying a Garden State crafted beer in an outdoor setting.
New Jersey tied for first place (with Kentucky) with 43% growth in the craft beer scene from 2015 to 2019, according to
C+R Research.
The following is a roundup of breweries around the state with scenic, dedicated outdoor seating as weather allows.
Census 2020: The 20 biggest places in New Jersey
A countdown of the 20 most populous municipalities in New Jersey, as measured by the 2020 Census.
