CAMDEN, N.J. — Authorities in Camden County are investigating a heartbreaking incident that left a 26-year-old man dead early Thursday morning. According to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, the shooting occurred around 6:41 a.m. on November 6, 2025, in the 1200 block of Chase Street. Officers from the Camden County Police Department arrived after receiving reports of possible gunfire and found a man unresponsive on the porch of a home.
The victim has been identified as Premire Wilson, a resident of Camden. Emergency medical crews rushed to the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:25 a.m. Despite the efforts of first responders, Wilson could not be saved. His death has shocked the local community, with many expressing sadness over the sudden and senseless loss of a young life.
Detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Camden County Police Department are leading the investigation. The area was temporarily blocked off as investigators gathered evidence, reviewed surveillance footage, and interviewed potential witnesses. As of Thursday afternoon, no arrests had been made, and officials have not released any details about a possible motive. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine what led to the deadly encounter.
Residents of Chase Street said the neighborhood is usually peaceful and were startled by the heavy police presence early in the morning. “It’s really scary,” one neighbor said. “You don’t expect something like this to happen so close to home.” Community members have since called for more patrols and safety measures to help prevent future violence in the area.
Friends and family have taken to social media to mourn Wilson’s passing, describing him as a friendly, outgoing young man who cared deeply for his loved ones. “Premire had a big heart,” one friend shared. “He was always smiling and had a way of making everyone around him laugh.” Messages of condolence and support have poured in from those who knew him best.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Joseph Fogg at (856) 225-5063 or Detective Matthew Blantz at (609) 923-6853. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office TIP tool. Officials assured the public that all information will be kept confidential as they continue seeking justice for Premire Wilson.
