Police are looking into reports of a fatal shooting at a PSE&G site in New Jersey.
The unfortunate event occurred on Weston Canal Road at approximately 7 a.m. on a Wednesday.
As officers arrived, they discovered the body of 51-year-old Russell Heller in the parking lot outside the building.
Gary Curtis, 58, a former employee, is accused of approaching Heller and shooting him outside of his vehicle, according to official reports.
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Curtis was found dead after a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a parking lot in Bridgewater Township.
The motive has not been determined yet, but the investigation is underway.
Based on the initial findings, it appears that Heller was the intended victim of the shooting.
The following statement was issued by PSE&G: “We are devastated by the loss of PSE&G senior distribution supervisor Russell Heller.
With almost 11 years of experience, Russell was a respected leader at PSE&G. We are thinking of his family at this sad moment as we all miss him very much.
We are providing our staff with resources to help them cope with this awful and upsetting occurrence. We’re helping the police out with their inquiry. Law enforcement should be contacted with any inquiries regarding the inquiry.”
Similarly, Governor Phil Murphy issued a statement following the shooting, saying: “The shooting outside a PSE&G facility in Franklin Township this morning resulted in one death. In the aftermath of this senseless act of gun violence, our hearts go out to Russell Heller’s loved ones.”
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