SOUTH JERSEY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal drive-by shooting in Cumberland County that left 41-year-old Shykeem Boyd dead and a 34-year-old woman injured. According to information released by officials, the shooting occurred on Friday, October 9, 2026, near Sunset and Stewart avenues in the Fairfield Township section of Bridgeton, New Jersey. Although the incident involves a South Jersey shooting, the reported location is Bridgeton in Cumberland County, not Salem County. The available information does not establish that a separate shooting occurred in Salem, New Jersey. The shooting was reported at approximately 4:53 p.m. on October 9. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Boyd suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died, according to the reported information. A 34-year-old woman was also struck by gunfire during the incident. She was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition, officials said. Investigation Underway The New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Unit and the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the shooting. Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about a possible suspect, the motive, or the circumstances that led to the gunfire. Investigators are asking anyone with information that could assist the case to contact the appropriate law enforcement officials. Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Detective W. Parker can be reached at 856-525-7475. New Jersey State Police Detective II D. Quartuccio can be reached at 609-789-2892. Community Seeks Answers The fatal shooting has left one family grieving and another person recovering from gunshot injuries. As the investigation continues, authorities will work to establish what happened and identify those responsible. Residents are encouraged to share relevant information directly with investigators and avoid spreading unverified claims about the incident. Incident Details Detail Information Victim who died Shykeem Boyd, 41 Injured victim Woman, 34 Date October 9, 2026 Time Approximately 4:53 p.m. Location Sunset and Stewart avenues, Fairfield Township section of Bridgeton, New Jersey Investigation Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office and New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Unit Suspect information Not provided in the supplied report Disclaimer: This article is based on the incident details provided. The reported shooting occurred in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, and should not be confused with a separate incident in Salem, New Jersey. Further details should be confirmed through official law enforcement updates. Post navigation Brian Flanagan Obituary, Death – Manchester Township, NJ, Mourns Beloved Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Chief Jordan Potts Obituary, Death – Santa Monica, CA – Friends Mourn the Loss of a Beloved Brother