Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Gloucester Township murder case
2. Suspect chased victim before killing

A Gloucester Township man was chased and fatally shot at a local housing complex, as revealed in new documents. Nasir Tart, 24, was killed on April 16 at the LaCascata housing development, with Hasan Battie, 21, being charged with murder. Before the shooting, Tart and Battie encountered each other at a nearby gas station. Video surveillance showed the group interacting with Battie, who later chased Tart and fired a handgun at him. Tart was found suffering from a gunshot wound and pronounced dead shortly after. Battie has been charged with first-degree murder and is currently in custody pending a pretrial detention hearing. Stay updated on Gloucester Township news with Patch’s free, real-time updates.

Gloucester Township Man Fatally Shot at Local Housing Complex

Last week, a tragic incident unfolded in Gloucester Township, NJ, where a young man lost his life in a shooting at the LaCascata housing development. Nasir Tart, 24, was chased and fatally shot on April 16, sparking shock and disbelief in the local community.

Details of the Incident

According to new documents released by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office, Nasir Tart was killed at the LaCascata housing development by Hasan Battie, 21, who was later charged with murder. The sequence of events leading up to the shooting sheds light on the tragic circumstances surrounding Tart’s death.

The affidavit for Battie’s arrest revealed that minutes before the shooting, Tart and Battie encountered each other at a nearby gas station. Tart had been dropped off at 7-Eleven on Blackwood-Clementon Road and was seen leaving the Sunoco with a small group shortly after.

Surveillance Footage and Investigation

Video surveillance footage captured the group interacting with Battie, who was identified as the suspect in the case. The footage showed Tart and his group leaving in a white Jeep, while Battie walked towards the LaCascata complex.

Minutes later, the Jeep arrived at the back of the complex, where Battie confronted Tart near one of the buildings. The suspect then chased Tart and fired a handgun at him, leading to the fatal shooting. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, as authorities continue their investigation.

Legal Proceedings

Police responded to the scene at 5:27 p.m. and found Tart with a gunshot wound. Despite their efforts, Tart was pronounced dead at 5:50 p.m. Hasan Battie was swiftly arrested and charged with first-degree murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

Following his arrest in Camden, Battie was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a pretrial detention hearing. The tragic loss of Nasir Tart has left the community in mourning, as they grapple with the senseless violence that claimed his life.

As the investigation continues and more details emerge, the residents of Gloucester Township are left seeking justice for Nasir Tart and answers to the questions surrounding his untimely death.