Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Woman Shot In Face In Road Rage Incident Near Stockton University: Police

Ernest Wesley Heinz, 46, charged with attempted homicide after shooting a woman during a road rage incident, causing a shelter-in-place at Stockton University for about three hours, police said.

  • On September 11, 2025, Ernest Wesley Heinz, 46, allegedly shot a woman in the face during a road rage incident close to Stockton University's campus in Galloway Township, New Jersey.
  • The shooting stemmed from a road rage incident at a red light on West Jimmie Leeds Road near Redwood Avenue, prompting a shelter-in-place at the university for about three hours.
  • The victim, who was hospitalized in stable condition, described Heinz as a white male with blond hair in a white Honda SUV, and police arrested him later at a Galloway Township residence after executing search warrants.
  • Captain Mark D'Esposito recounted that while nearing a traffic signal, the man shouted at the woman before firing a single shot. Chief Eric B. Hendrickson praised the officers' prompt and professional response, which led to Heinz’s swift arrest.
  • Heinz faces first-degree attempted homicide and weapons charges, remains held at Atlantic County Justice Facility, and Stockton University resumed normal operations the day after lifting the lockdown.
Insights by Ground AI

14 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 55% of the sources are Center
55% Center

Factuality 

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

NBC New York broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
For You
Search
BlindspotLocal