Cherry Hill authorities are investigating a non-fatal shooting that unfolded inside a recording studio on Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves through a typically quiet section of town better known for light industry and office complexes than violent crime. The incident has renewed conversations around community safety and comes at a time when South Jersey continues to navigate changing dynamics in the region’s creative and commercial corridors. For ongoing updates on public safety across the state, Explore New Jersey’s law & order coverage remains a key resource.
Police were dispatched to the studio, located on the 1200 block of South Union Avenue just off Route 70, after a 4:13 p.m. report of a person shot. Inside the building—used regularly for recording sessions and production work—officers discovered a 36-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. First responders quickly transported him to Cooper University Hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. The victim’s identity has not been released.
What unfolded inside the studio remains unclear. Investigators have not disclosed a motive, a suspect description, or any circumstances that may have led to the shooting. Officials have confirmed only that the case remains active and that detectives are working to interview witnesses and gather surveillance footage from nearby businesses. The area, which transitions from Route 70’s commercial activity into a mix of warehouses and small offices, is not typically associated with gun violence, making Thursday’s event especially jarring for those familiar with South Union Avenue.
As police continue their work, both the Cherry Hill Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office are urging anyone with information to come forward. Detectives from both agencies are collaborating to piece together what happened inside the studio in the moments leading up to the shooting.
Authorities are encouraging residents or witnesses to contact Detective Jovan Plaza of the Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (856) 225-8493, or Detective Robert Daniello of the Cherry Hill Police Department at (856) 665-1200. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can submit information through CAMDEN.TIPS, a system designed to assist investigators while protecting the identity of community members.
Only one individual required medical transport from the scene, and officials have not indicated whether anyone else was inside the building at the time of the incident. Police presence remained visible for several hours as crime scene units examined the area and collected evidence.
The investigation is ongoing, and updates are expected as authorities gather more details. Cherry Hill residents, studio workers and local business owners continue to monitor the situation closely as law enforcement works to determine who was responsible and why the shooting occurred.
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