"Stay Out Of Camden": NJ Officials Believe Philadelphia Teen Fired Shots During Fireworks

By Aziza Shuler, CBS Ne Jersey

July 6, 2023

CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) -- A 6-year-old girl remains in the hospital Wednesday after being shot during a 4th of July celebration on the Camden waterfront. Three others suffered minor injuries as they ran for cover.

Camden city officials say in the 30 years of its 4th of July fireworks celebration, there's never been a shooting and despite Tuesday night's violence, the city is adamant Camden is still safe.

"The thugs, criminals, gun-bearing freaks in Philadelphia who live in a society of lawlessness, we don't want you here," Louis Cappelli said. "Stay out of Camden, stay out of Camden County, stay out of New Jersey."

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