David Compton was shot in the head inside the home of Deptford Officer James Stuart, 29, in what was called at the time a tragic accident. Compton was taken to Cooper Medical Center in Camden, NJ, and died of his wounds. Stuart was charged with first-degree murder, pleaded not guilty, a trial could begin in April 2015.
Victim's Name: David Compton
Agency Responsible: Deptford Township Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: Asian
Date of Death: January 5, 2013
County: Gloucester
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Charged
Criminal Charges: Charged with a crime
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban