Lucas DeGeorge was 17 and a junior at Buena Regional High School when he was shot on the evening of Saturday, May 17, 2025. An honor student in advanced classes, he worked at an ACME grocery in Mays Landing and helped his father with the Veteran Home Project. He was described as devoted to his family and enjoyed soccer, cars, and sneakers.

Investigators believe two of three juvenile suspects encountered DeGeorge earlier that day, and one of those teens later contacted him to arrange a meeting with the others in Millville. At about 10 p.m. police responded to the 900 block of Church Street for what was initially reported as a motor vehicle accident. Officers found DeGeorge had sustained a gunshot wound and crashed his vehicle; he was taken to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland and was pronounced dead about an hour later.

Three male juveniles from Millville were arrested and charged in connection with DeGeorge’s death. Charges include murder, felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, and several weapons offenses. Authorities say two of the suspects returned to the third suspect’s home after the shooting; no motive has been released and the investigation remains ongoing.

If anyone knew Lucas, was in the area that night, or has information about the meeting in Millville, please share what you know.