A grocery store employee was fatally shot Friday evening when a rifle accidentally discharged striking him while he helped a customer with groceries.
Police in Linden said that Larry Lawrence, 39, was helping a customer put groceries into their car in the parking lot of Crump Food Store when a .22 rifle accidentally discharged at around 3:30 p.m.
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Lawrence was struck in the chest and died despite witnesses, police, and EMS efforts to save his life.
Linden Police Chief David Dulude said that an investigation into the shooting that appears accidental continues.
“It is unclear of the means of the discharge at this time,” Dulude added.
