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Shooting Near Stockton University Leaves One Injured, Suspect Arrested

9/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

A shooting near Stockton University in Galloway Township on September 11 injured one woman, who was shot in the face and is now stable at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
A three-hour shelter-in-place order for students was issued and lifted around 4 p.m.
Authorities arrested a suspect, a passenger in a white Honda SUV, at a nearby housing development.
University President Joe Bertolino activated emergency protocols and canceled all classes and activities for the day, resuming normal operations the next day.

History

Historical Context

The 2015 Umpqua Community College shooting in Oregon, which claimed ten lives, intensified campus safety concerns across the U.S. In response, colleges increased security budgets by 20% and implemented emergency protocols. The recent shooting near Stockton University underscores ongoing challenges in safeguarding students, highlighting the critical need for effective response strategies and mental health resources to prevent future violence.

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Story summary

A shooting near Stockton University in Galloway Township on September 11 injured one woman, who was shot in the face and is now stable at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center.
A three-hour shelter-in-place order for students was issued and lifted around 4 p.m.
Authorities arrested a suspect, a passenger in a white Honda SUV, at a nearby housing development.
University President Joe Bertolino activated emergency protocols and canceled all classes and activities for the day, resuming normal operations the next day.

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