Det. from New Jersey. Monica Mosley shot dead during Bridgeton home invasion

NEW JERSEY – A home invasion in New Jersey ended in tragedy Tuesday night when a law enforcement officer was shot and killed, authorities said.

Officers were called to a home in the 600 block of Buckshutem Road in Bridgeton after reports that several people had kicked in the front door.

They arrived to find a 51-year-old woman, identified as Monica Mosley, a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, shot dead inside.

The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, where she had worked since 2006, said it was mourning the sudden loss of Monica Mosley.

Authorities say the investigation ultimately led state troopers to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where they took a shooting victim for questioning. Authorities say no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed.

Bridgeton Police Chief Michael Gaimari called Mosley’s death “truly devastating.” The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, where she had worked since 2006, said it was mourning the sudden loss.

Kelly Rule, with our sister station FOX 29 Philadelphiaspoke with those who knew Mosley, saying they were devastated to learn of the fatal shooting.

A family member said the detective had two daughters and two grandchildren and was adored by many people, including some of her neighbors. No one can understand this or understand why someone would attack their house.

“It’s just totally, totally devastating. It hits so close to home it’s hard to believe,” said Diane Sapp, still in disbelief over what happened just doors from her home. “This doesn’t happen like it does in our neighborhood and to her among others? I never thought in a million years that someone would do this to her. Why, that’s the question, why?”

The prosecutor’s office says Mosley began her career in 2006, became a detective in 2009 and served in various units and was a constant friend and role model to all she served and led.

New Jersey State Police and the Cape May County District Attorney’s Office are investigating. A spokesperson said the investigation is active and ongoing and they have no further information to release.