Teen Shot In Chest; 2 Fellow Youths Charged In South Jersey

BRIDGETON, NJ — Two teens were charged for their roles in a shooting that hospitalized another teenage boy last week in Bridgeton, authorities said.

The victim, 17, was shot in the chest at a home around 10 p.m. Jan. 29 on the 100 block of Oxford Street, police said. He was brought to a city hospital before getting flown to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.

He remained hospitalized in stable condition as of Tuesday afternoon.

A 17-year-old boy was charged Friday with conspiracy to commit attempted murder in connection with the shooting. Two days later, a 16-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder, conspiracy and weapons offenses.

Both were incarcerated in juvenile detention centers as of Tuesday.

The investigation remains active. Anyone with information can contact Bridgeton Police Det. Marna Coyne at 856-451-0033 or submit anonymous tips online at bpd.tips.