NJ corrections officers shot in front of their home Wednesday
By TERESA MASTERSON
Updated 4:33 PM EDT, Wed, Apr 21, 2010
Police are searching for a man who allegedly shot and killed a man and critically wounded his wife, both of whom are New Jersey corrections officers.
Police responded to a report of a shooting 5 a.m. Wednesday in front of the couple’s home on Parkinson Avenue in Hamilton Township. The two officers were shot while they were in their SUV in front of the house.
Laughfield (Nick) Nicholson, 48, died of his injuries. His wife, Joanne Nicholson, 46, is in surgery at Capital Health System Fuld, officials said.
Police are searching for 60-year-old Ralph Johnson, a tow truck driver who allegedly fired multiple shots at the couple.
According to the Trentonian, Johnson allegedly had a past relationship with Joanne Nicholson and lives on the same street.
If anyone knows Johnson’s whereabouts, please call police at 609.581.4008.
First Published: Apr 21, 2010 9:34 AM EDT
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