Search For Shooter Continues; BurlCo Man IDed As Victim Of Park Homicide: Authorities

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — Authorities confirmed the identity Wednesday of the man killed at a Mount Holly park as the investigation continues.

Andre Ross, 25, of Mount Holly, was killed Monday at Mill Dam Park, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. He was shot once in the back, authorities said.

No charges have been filed yet, prosecutors said around 2 p.m. Wednesday.

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Ross lived on Pine Street, which runs adjacent to the park, authorities said.

Family members first revealed Ross's identity as the shooting victim.

More than 80 people gathered at the park Tuesday night to honor Ross, according to KYW Newsradio. Loved ones and community members released balloons and laid out candles and flowers.

Ross's sister, Latisha Cosom, told Fox 29 she was "still in disbelief."

"He protected all of us," she told the news outlet. "I’m the oldest, and he’s the second oldest, and I’m just heartbroken."

Ross's mother, Latanya, said her son was the victim of "senseless gun violence" on a GoFundMe campaign established for Ross's funeral expenses.

Family members described Ross as a loving, humble person with a passion for rap music, according to Fox 29. Most importantly, he was devoted to his daughter.

The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. Monday at Mill Dam Park, according to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office. It was near the intersection of Wall Street and Pine Street.

Police and detectives flocked to the scene but ended the night without an arrest.

Dr. Ian Hood, the county medical examiner, performed an autopsy on Tuesday.

The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office is leading the investigation with help from Mount Holly police.

Anyone with information that might help investigators can email tips@co.burlington.nj.us or intel@twp.mountholly.nj.us.

"If you know something, please contact us," the prosecutor's office said in a statement Monday night. "Minor details that might seem insignificant to those who witnessed them can often be helpful to the investigation."

Click here for the GoFundMe.