On October 18, 2021, 17-year-old Malachi Treherne of Pemberton was shot and killed inside a home on Snow Avenue in Browns Mills, New Jersey. Police arrived just after 11:30 p.m. and found Malachi lying in the doorway; he was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy later confirmed two gunshot wounds to his head.

A 17-year-old girl who was with Malachi was also shot in the chest and survived; she was treated at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton and released. A two-year-old boy was in the home at the time but was unharmed. Investigators identified 18-year-old Kai Johnson of Pemberton as a suspect; authorities say an argument between Johnson and Malachi escalated and Johnson opened fire on both teenagers.

Johnson surrendered to the Pemberton Township Police Department and was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Malachi’s family and the community were left grappling with the loss. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Malachi, please come forward.