Lindenwold man charged in Brooklawn bar shooting

Daejuan Sanders, 27, has been arrested and charged following a shooting outside the Empire Sports Bar in Brooklawn, New Jersey. The incident occurred at approximately 2:17 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

According to investigators, Sanders allegedly shot a 26-year-old man who was attempting to deescalate a physical altercation involving several people in the parking lot. The victim was transported to a local hospital via private vehicle.

Sanders faces multiple charges, including 1st-degree attempted murder, 2nd-degree aggravated assault, 2nd-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and 3rd-degree aggravated assault by pointing a firearm. He surrendered to the Brooklawn Police Department and has been remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.