The Vineland Police Department Detective Bureau is currently investigating a Home Invasion/Attempted Homicide that occurred in the 1000 block of Sunset Ave. on 10/1/2019 at approximately 3:43 am. During the course of this incident, A 22 year old male resident was shot one time in the facial area and a family dog was also shot and killed. A female resident who was inside the home at the time was uninjured. The male resident was treated by Vineland EMS and later transported to Cooper Medical Center where he is currently in critical but stable condition. 

   Detectives have been in the area conducting the investigation and gathering evidence from the scene since the incident occurred. There is currently no description of the accused subject(s) to release. Detectives are currently looking to speak with anyone in the area of Sunset Ave, N. Mill Rd. and Pine Grove Ave who may have video surveillance during the time in question.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vineland Police Detective Bureau using the following methods.

   Detective Christopher Fixler is assigned as the lead investigator.

Alert sent on 10/01/2019 at 4:05PM EDT

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