Gloucester Township man charged after pharmacy robbery and police shooting

Michael Dougherty, a 65-year-old man from Blackwood, has been charged following an armed robbery at a CVS pharmacy in Gloucester Township, New Jersey.

Authorities, including Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Gloucester Township Police Chief Anthony Minosse, reported that officers responded to the pharmacy on the 700 block of College Drive around 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Upon arrival, an officer encountered Dougherty actively engaged in the robbery while armed.

According to officials, Dougherty pointed a firearm at the officer, prompting the officer to retreat to safety and draw a service weapon. The encounter resulted in a police-involved shooting. While Dougherty has been charged in connection with the robbery, specific charges and further details regarding the shooting have not yet been released.