Cops Investigating Fatal Shooting in Camden, NJ; Body Found in PA

Detectives in Camden County continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a man in Camden over a week ago; the victim's body was found in Philadelphia.

Authorities say on the night of Friday, October 6th, 2023, 31-year-old Jody Spence of Camden was fatally shot in the 800 block of Princess Avenue in Camden.

800 block of Princess Street in Camden NJ - Photo: Google Maps

This past Wednesday, detectives were notified by the Philadelphia Police Department that Spence's body had been located in the 400 block of North 5th Street in Philadelphia.

400 block of North 5th Street in Philadelphia PA - Photo: Google Maps

WCAU-TV reports his body was found wrapped in a tarp in the trunk of a vehicle.

The Camden County Prosecutor's Office says this investigation is active and ongoing at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Tanner Ogilvie with the CCPO's Homicide Unit at (856) 650-6398.

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