For Immediate Release:  December 23, 2021

The Atlantic City Police Department in seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for shooting another man during an altercation.

On December 21, 2021 at 7:32 PM, patrol officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the first block of south Florida Avenue.  Officers located a shooting victim, 34, of Atlantic City, and began to render medical aid.  The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with non-life threatening injuries.

During an investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit and responding officers, Fausto Mora was identified as the suspect in the shooting.  The victim and Mora knew each other and the shooting was the continuation of an earlier dispute.

WANTED:  Fausto Mora, 29, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Aggravated assault (two counts), unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

Charges are mere accusations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.

Anyone with additional information about this incident or the whereabouts of Mora is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit at 609-347-5766.  Information can be text to tip411 (847411).  Begin the text with ACPD.  All texts are anonymous.

###

Alert sent on 12/23/2021 at 8:10AM EST

WANTED- Fausto Mora

To submit a tip via text message text ACPD and your tip to 847411

Alert delivered to the following groups: Atlantic City PD, Business Alerts, Press Releases, Westside Civic Association, Westside Homeowners Protective Association, Tanger Outlet, Chelsea Neighborhood Civic Association, Venice Park Civic Association, Marina District, Stanley Homes Village, First Ward Civic Association, Carver Hall, Chelsea Heights, Bungalow Park Civic Association, The Cove Condo Association, CRDA, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Security Directors , City Adminstration, Communications, and Atlantic City Boardwalk Committee

Link to Agency