Employee killed, another injured in shooting at a Jersey Shore nursing home, authorities say

Jesse Bunch, The Philadelphia Inquirer on Apr 13, 2026

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An employee of a Jersey Shore nursing home was killed and another person was injured in a shooting at the facility on Monday morning, authorities say.

The shooting happened at Excelcare Rehabilitation Facility in Egg Harbor Township during a “domestic confrontation,” an administrator of the nursing home said.

The death of one of Exelcare’s “beloved” employees was “heartbreaking,” said Lior Benesti, the administrator.

“This was an isolated incident and our residents were not endangered,” Benesti said.

Officials did not release the names of those involved, and the investigation is ongoing.

A spokesperson for the Atlantic County prosecutor’s office, which is leading the investigation along with Egg Harbor police, did not respond to a request for comment.

The prosecutor’s office said in a statement earlier in the day that one person had been declared dead and the injured person was in critical condition.

Authorities described the incident as isolated and said the people involved knew each other.

There is no ongoing threat to the community, they said.

Excelcare, on Delilah Road, is advertised as a premium, 120-bed medical facility near the beaches of Atlantic City.

The facility’s social media accounts showcase a lively roster of events and celebrations for seniors and their families, including a recent Easter egg hunt.

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(Philadelphia Inquirer staff writer Amy S. Rosenberg contributed to this article.)

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