Edgar Velasco-Hernandez, 35, was shot and killed on the night of July 31, 2026, in Camden, New Jersey. Officers responded to the 100 block of North 24th Street at about 9:50 p.m. after a report of a person shot. He was taken to Cooper University Hospital but was pronounced dead at about 11:37 p.m.

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Camden County Police Department opened a joint, active investigation. In early August 2026 no arrests had been made and no suspects were publicly identified; authorities had not disclosed a motive or the exact circumstances that led to the shooting.

This remains an open case and a family and community are seeking answers. If anyone has information about what happened that night or saw activity around North 24th Street on July 31, please contact investigators.