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Road Rage Shooting Near Stockton University: Suspect Arrested

9/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ernest Wesley Heinz, 46, faces attempted homicide charges for a road rage shooting near Stockton University in Galloway Township, NJ, on September 11, 2025.
He allegedly shot a woman in the face while stopped at a red light from his white Honda SUV.
The victim is hospitalized but in stable condition.
A shelter-in-place order was issued at the university for three hours during the police search for Heinz, who was arrested later that day.
Police conducted searches at multiple locations related to the case, and classes resumed the next day.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, signed by President Bill Clinton, aimed to combat rising crime rates in the U.S., resulting in a 20% decrease in violent crime by 2000. Recent incidents, such as the shooting involving Ernest Wesley Heinz in Galloway Township, underscore ongoing concerns about public safety and gun violence, highlighting the challenges of managing violent behavior in urban areas.

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Story summary

Ernest Wesley Heinz, 46, faces attempted homicide charges for a road rage shooting near Stockton University in Galloway Township, NJ, on September 11, 2025.
He allegedly shot a woman in the face while stopped at a red light from his white Honda SUV.
The victim is hospitalized but in stable condition.
A shelter-in-place order was issued at the university for three hours during the police search for Heinz, who was arrested later that day.
Police conducted searches at multiple locations related to the case, and classes resumed the next day.

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