Investigators ID man fatally shot in Vineland

Deborah M. Marko

The Daily Journal

VINELAND - The man killed during an early morning home invasion Wednesday was identified as 24-year-old Amir El-Basirbey, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office.

Basirbey, of East Oak Road, was fatally shot after several people forced their way into a home in the 500 block of Foster Avenue.

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Police responded to the area after a 911 call alerted them to a shooting at the residence, near Lilac Drive.

Basirbey was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about the case may contact police by:

Calling the Crime Stoppers line at 856-691-0345.
Texting VPDTIP and your tip to 847411 (Tip411)
Contacting the dedicated detective line at 856-691-4111, ext. 4180.

Deborah M. Marko: @dmarko_dj; 856-563-5256; dmarko@gannettnj.com