Maple Shade Homicide Investigation

BURLINGTON COUNTY AUTHORITIES ACTIVELY INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF A WOMAN

     " Woman Found Dead Wednesday Morning In An Apparent Homicide Inside A Room In The Maple Shade Bel-Air Motel."

May 12, 2022 4:43 A.M. ET By Art Fletcher Reporting For: Englebrook Independent News,

MAPLE SHADE, NJ.- On Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Maple Shade Police Chief Christopher J. Fletcher announced that a homicide investigation is underway after the body of a woman was found inside a room at the Bel-Air Motor Lodge in Maple Shade, New Jersey.

     The investigation began on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m. after Members of The Maple Shade Police Department responded to The Bel-Air Motel in The 2800 Block of Route 73 on a report of an Unresponsive woman.

     Upon arrival, Police Officers found a woman deceased inside a room the victim of an apparent Gunshot Wound. The victim’s name is being withheld until her identity is confirmed and her family has been informed about the crime.

     An autopsy will be performed by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood to determine the Cause and Manner of Death.

     No Arrests have been made. Anyone who Witnessed the Shooting or has information that might be useful to investigators is asked to call Burlington County Central Communications at 609-265-7113, or send an email to tips@mapleshadepd.com or tips@co.burlington.nj.us.

FILED UNDER MAY 12, 2022: LAW, BURLINGTON: