The New Jersey State Attorney’s Office announced this week that one of its veteran detectives was shot and killed during a home invasion, leaving the office “completely devastated.”
As of Thursday, police had not yet publicly identified or arrested a suspect in the death of Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant Monica Mosley at her Bridgeton home.
“The staff of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office is completely devastated by the loss of Officer Monica Mosley,” the prosecutor’s office said in a statement.
“We are determined to ensure that Monica is remembered for who she was, how she lived, and how she impacted our lives.”
The Bridgeton Police Department said law enforcement was called to Mosley’s home around 10:30 Tuesday night “in response to a report that multiple subjects had kicked in the front door of a residence.”
“Upon arrival, it was discovered that the victim, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant Monica Mosley, 51, had been shot,” the department added, noting that she later succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
“Following investigation at the scene took officers to Inspira Hospital in Bridgeton and ultimately New Jersey State Police officers were taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where one subject was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He was treated and taken into custody for questioning,” Bridgeton police said.
The New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Bureau, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Bridgeton Police Department are currently conducting a joint investigation into Mosley’s death.
“The loss is deeply felt by all in law enforcement, but our hearts go out to her family and friends, including those who worked with her every day,” Bridgeton Police Chief Michael Gaimari said in a statement. I feel sorry for him. I’m really shocked.”
The Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office is located in Bridgeton, a short distance from Mosley’s home.
Officials said Mosley began her career there in 2006 as a paralegal specialist and became a county detective in 2009.
“Officer Mosley was always a friend and role model to all those he served with and mentored in the law enforcement community within and beyond Cumberland County,” the prosecutor’s office added.
“We will miss her more than words can express, but the CCPO family will never forget her. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sergeant Mosley’s family during this most difficult time.”
“We are shocked by the news that one of our members has been murdered,” Peter Andreev, president of the New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association, said in a statement. “We will do whatever it takes to catch the perpetrator.”
