MILLVILLE, NJ — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that took the life of a 20-year-old man in Millville on Saturday morning. The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Roshaud Rhett, a local resident, was the victim in the fatal incident that occurred on Maurice Street.
Police were called to the 300 block of Maurice Street shortly after 11 a.m. following reports of gunfire. Officers arrived on the scene to find Rhett suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, but despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
As of now, few details have been released about what led to the shooting. Authorities have not stated whether any suspects have been identified or if anyone has been taken into custody. The investigation remains active, with police canvassing the area, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses who may have seen or heard something unusual.
The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office is urging anyone with information to come forward. They are asking community members to share tips, which can be submitted anonymously through their official website or crime tip line. Investigators hope that public cooperation will help uncover critical leads in the case.
The tragic death of Roshaud Rhett has shaken the Millville community. Friends, neighbors, and family members have begun posting tributes on social media, remembering Rhett as a young man full of potential and promise. His sudden passing adds to a growing concern over gun violence in the area, particularly incidents involving young adults.
At this time, law enforcement has not indicated whether the shooting was a targeted act or random. No motive has been confirmed. Authorities say more information will be released as the investigation develops. For now, a family grieves, a community mourns, and law enforcement continues its search for answers in hopes of bringing justice to those affected by this senseless act of violence.
