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Teen Boy Shot Dead After Attending NJ Birthday Party Identified

The superintendent of Lindenwold schools identified him Monday as Dai’meon Allen, a ninth-grade student at Lindenwold High School

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A teenage boy was shot and killed after attending a birthday party in Camden, New Jersey, on Saturday night, authorities said.

Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez announced Sunday detectives are investigating the shooting that took the life of the 14-year-old boy.

Police received a 911 call for gunshots on the 1800 block of Mount Ephraim Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Officials said they found the victim unconscious and rushed him to Cooper University Medical Center.

The teen was pronounced dead at the hospital about a half hour later, police said. He was identified as a 14-year-old boy from nearby Lindenwold, New Jersey.

On Monday, the superintendent of Lindenwold schools identified him as Dai’meon Allen, a ninth-grade student at Lindenwold High School.

"The Lindenwold School District is both shocked and saddened by the recent passing of one of our students, Dai’meon Allen," Dr. Kristin P. O'Neil said in a statement. "Our hearts and thoughts sincerely go out to his family, friends, and loved ones."

Dai’meon Allen

Police and prosecutors said Allen had attended a birthday party event at the Elks Lodge on Mount Ephraim Ave. prior to the shooting.

The Camden County Prosecutor’s office said the investigation is active and ongoing.

“The CCPD has been tirelessly working in partnership with the CCPO since Saturday night to ensure this tragic homicide gets solved and the suspect is brought to justice as quickly as possible," Dan Keashen, spokesman for the Camden County Police Department, wrote in an emailed statement Monday. "This senseless act of violence is an absolute tragedy for our community and we will not rest until the shooter is in custody."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit Detective Matthew Kreidler (856) 930-5355 and Camden County Police Department Detective Matthew Dunlop at (609) 519-7344. Tips can also be sent anonymously to CAMDEN.TIPS.

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