Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office detective killed during home invasion on Buckshutem Road in Bridgeton, New Jersey

BRIDGETON, New Jersey (WPVI) — Authorities in New Jersey are investigating after a detective with the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office was killed during a home invasion.

Bridgeton police were called to the 600 block of Buckshutem Road Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. after a report of several suspects kicking in a front door of the residence.

When officers arrived, they found the victim, identified as 51-year-old Monica Mosley, shot to death.

Mosley, who is a sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutors’ Office, died from her injuries at the scene, according to Bridgeton Police Chief Michael Gaimari.

Through their investigation, officers were eventually led to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where one of the alleged suspects was ultimately taken into custody for questioning after being treated for a gunshot wound.

Police have not identified the suspect or released any other information at this time.

Chief Gaimari said he knew Mosley for most of his career and expressed his condolences to members of his immediate and extended family as well as the staff of the DA’s office.

“All law enforcement personnel feel this loss deeply, but our hearts go out to her family and friends, including those who worked with her daily,” the chief said. “It’s truly devastating!”

No arrests have been made and no charges have been filed, officials said.

The investigation is being conducted jointly by the State Police Major Crimes Bureau, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and the Bridgeton Police Department’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at (609)-465-1135 or the Bridgeton Police Department.