For Immediate Release:  December 23, 2021

The Atlantic City Police Department announces the arrest of one man involved in two shootings and is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a second suspect.

On December 21, 2021, Marcus Seda was arrested in the 1100 block of Arctic Avenue by detectives of the Special Investigations Section for an active warrant stemming from a shooting investigation.   

The investigation began on December 17, 2021.  At 11:01 PM, patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Atlantic Avenue in reference to a ShotSpotter alert.  Shortly after, officers were alerted that a shooting victim, Rumeijah Norwood, arrived at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment. 

An investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit identified Seda as the suspect involved leading to his charges.  During the investigation, detectives determined that Norwood was in possession of a handgun and pointed the weapon at Seda during an altercation approximately 10 minutes before Seda shot Norwood. 

Following his arrest, Seda was charged with an additional shooting that occurred on October 19, 2021.  At 5:03 AM, patrol officers located a shooting victim in the 2500 block of Camarotta Terrace.  The victim, 57, of Atlantic City sustained a non-life threatening injury.   

ARRRESTED:  Marcus Seda, 25, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Aggravated assault (two counts), unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain person not to possess a weapon.

Seda was remanded to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

WANTED:  Rumeijah Norwood, 28, of Atlantic City.

CHARGES:  Aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain person not to possess a weapon.

Anyone with additional information about either of the incidents or whereabouts of Norwood 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.

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Alert sent on 12/23/2021 at 2:28PM EST

WANTED- Rumeijah Norwood

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