Barrington Bulletin
The most complete and most convenient source for news and information about the borough of Barrington, N.J.
News roundup: Big blast in neighboring Haddon Heights; 2 unrelated deaths under investigation in neighboring Lawnside
2 hurt in Haddon Heights explosion
A massive explosion Saturday afternoon in neighboring Haddon Heights hospitalized two, closed the White Horse Pike for hours and leveled a five-unit complex.
An explosion Saturday afternoon hospitalized two and leveled a multi-unit dwelling. (Photo from Philly.com)
The blast — at Green Street and the White Horse Pike — took place when a third-floor tenant ignited her stove after a gas leak from the second floor caused natural gas to collect on the third floor, according to media reports.
Rachel M. Nunn, 26, sustained burns on more than 60 percent of her body, according to Philly.com. She was listed in critical condition Sunday at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Delaware County.
The other victim suffered minor injuries.
More coverage:
- Coverage, photos, videos from The Retrospect
- “Haddon Heights Explosion Victim Gets Help From Coworkers” at Patch.com
- Photos, video from Haddon Heights explosion
- More video
- Associated Press story (link to version that ran in San Francisco)
Suspect sought in fatal Lawnside shooting
From Patch.com:
“Authorities are searching for the person who fatally shot a 32-year-old Camden man inside a Lawnside home early Saturday morning.
“The victim, 32-year-old Stephon Cushion, was shot several times at his girlfriend’s home on the 400 block of Company Street about 3:30 a.m., according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. ”
More coverage:
- “Camden man fatally shot in Lawnside” from Philly.com
- “Lawnside shooting leaves Camden man dead” from NJ.com
Man dies in police custody in Lawnside
From South Jersey Times:
“A Williamstown man died in the custody of Lawnside Police Thursday night, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office said.
“Investigators from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office are reviewing the circumstances that led to the death of Rodney Terry, 47, of Gloucester County.”
More coverage:
- “Authorities probing death of man in Lawnside police custody” from Philly.com
Pingback: Community joins together to help victim of Haddon Heights blast | Barrington Bulletin
Pingback: Haddonfield blast update: Campaign for victim passes $10,000 | Barrington Bulletin
Pingback: Haddon Heights blast update: Campaign for victim passes $10,000 | Barrington Bulletin