UPDATE: Police Arrest Suspect in Wildwood Shooting Incident

WILDWOOD – Police announce the arrest of Raekwon Cade, 18, of Middle Township in reference to a shooting incident that occurred in the City of Wildwood Jan. 30.
During the course of the joint investigation conducted by the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and the Wildwood Police Department into the shooting incident that occurred in the area of Spicer and Pacific Avenues Jan. 30, it was determined that Cade was responsible for the shooting of Kenneth Clarke.
Members of the Cape May County Prosecutors Office, Wildwood Police Department and the Middle Township Police Department were able to determine the whereabouts of Cade Jan. 31. Cade was subsequently arrested by officers of the aforementioned agencies without incident.
Cade was charged with attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Cade was lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Center in lieu of $750,000 full cash bail.
Prosecutor Taylor, Chief Long and Chief Leusner recognize the efforts of the agencies involved to bring this investigation to a safe and successful conclusion.
Prosecutor Taylor continues to urge the citizens of Cape May County to report any information regarding illegal activity and or any criminal activity within the community and that this information can be reported anonymously through the Cape May County Sheriffs Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net and click on anonymous tip, or through the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-465-2800 or 877-465-2801, as well as the Cape May County Prosecutors Office at 609-465-1168.
The charges and allegations contained in the complaint are merely accusations and the defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty.
For the Herald’s previous coverage, see:
– Shots Fired Outside Wildwood Pub Early Thurs. Morning; One Injured: http://goo.gl/cYqPbq