Camden Man Killed in Paulsboro

A Camden man was shot and killed late Wednesday night in Paulsboro, marking Gloucester County’s third murder of the year.

Police said Jamaal A. Barker, 25, of South 8th Street in Camden, was shot multiple times while visiting an acquaintance on West Washington Street, and died at the scene of the shooting.

Barker was a repeat offender, having served jail time for forgery, theft and various drug convictions over the past six years.

The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office’s major crimes unit and Paulsboro detectives are currently investigating the shooting.

Anyone with information about Barker’s death is asked to contact Det. Stacie Lick of the GCPO at 856-384-5608, Det. Gary Kille of the Paulsboro Police Department at 856-423-1101 or anonymously text a tip to the GCPO. Text GLOTIP and the message to CRIMES (274637).