A family argument in Browns Mills escalated into deadly violence on the evening of February 19, 2021. Horace Warthen, 39, of Burlington City, was transported by his cousin to Capital Health at Deborah – Emergency Services after police were called to a Garden Avenue home about 9:15 p.m. for a man bleeding profusely. Horace was pronounced dead at the hospital; an autopsy later found he died of gunshot wounds.

Authorities say the shooting occurred after an argument inside the residence and that 29-year-old Antwian Warthen drove Horace to the hospital. Antwian left the hospital on foot when police arrived, was found about 30 minutes later, and taken into custody. A grand jury later indicted Antwian on first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.

If anyone knew Horace, Antwian, or witnessed events on Garden Avenue that night, please share what is known with investigators.