The Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says a suspect has been arrested for fatally shooting a man in Vineland late Saturday night.

At around 11:45 PM, officers with the Vineland Police Department were called to the 1100 block of East Elmer Road for a report of a vehicle that had struck a home.

At the scene, cops found 27-year-old George Gonzalez of Vineland, who was pronounced dead.

According to KYW, Gonzalez was shot while driving. A family member told the station his car then jumped a curb and went through several yards before hitting the front of a house.

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Police say the shots were fired in the area of South Main and East Elmer Roads.

East Elmer Road at South Main Road in Vineland NJ - Photo: Google Maps
East Elmer Road at South Main Road in Vineland NJ - Photo: Google Maps
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As a result of the investigation, criminal warrants for murder and weapons offenses were signed against Miguel A Barea, 26. Barea was located and arrested without incident. He is currently lodged in the Cumberland County Jail pending a first appearance.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Vineland Police Department at (856) 691-4111.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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