Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office sergeant killed during Bridgeton home invasion

Police responded to the home in the 600 block of Buckshutem Road at 10:30 p.m. for a report of multiple subjects kicking in the front door, police said. Officers found Monica Mosley, 51, suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation led officers to Inspira Health Center Bridgeton and eventually to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, where one person was detained for questioning after being treated for a gunshot wound, police said.

“All of law enforcement feels the loss deeply, but our hearts go out to her family and friends including those that worked with her daily,” Chief Michael Gaimari said in a statement. “It’s truly devastating.”

A suspect has not been identified, and no charges have been filed, police said.

“We thank the Bridgeton Police Department, the New Jersey State Police Major Crimes Unit and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office for their fervent efforts to bring to justice those responsible for Sergeant Mosley’s demise,” Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said in a statement. “The men and women of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office are utterly devastated by the loss of Detective Sergeant Monica Mosley. We are resolute in making sure that Monica is remembered for who she was, how she lived and how she touched each of our lives.”

Mosley began working with the department in 2006 as a paralegal specialist before becoming a detective in 2009, the Prosecutor’s Office said.

“Sgt. Mosley was a constant friend and role model for all those with whom she served and led in the law enforcement community throughout Cumberland County and beyond,” Webb-McRae said. “She will be missed more than words can detail, but she will never be forgotten by her CCPO family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Mosley’s family at this most difficult time.”

Mosley served in various units during her time with the Prosecutor’s Office, including Trial Teams, the Special Victims Unit, the Community Justice Unit and the Professional Standards Unit (internal affairs), where she was assigned as the unit supervisor.

“We are devastated by the news that one of our members was killed. We will do whatever is needed to help catch the people responsible,” state PBA President Peter Andreyev said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with her family and coworkers.”

Said state Attorney General Matthew Platkin: “Each of us should be able to feel safe in our homes, and when that safety is broken, it impacts us all. While the investigation is still ongoing, we offer our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and fellow officers who worked closely with her every day. Sgt. Mosley was a dedicated public servant, known for her commitment to justice and her devotion to her community. We will always be grateful for her service.”