Authorities in Gloucester County say a man has died after being shot in the head following an argument this past weekend.

The scene unfolded around 4:45 early Saturday morning at Villari's Sports Bar on Coles Mill Road in Franklinville, which reportedly was not open at the time of the shooting.

Officers arrived to find 31-year-old Chad Stuart of Clayton with a gunshot wound to the head; he was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden.

The shooter, identified by police as 25-year-old Walter "Wally" Gilliano of Franklin Township, remained at the scene and was arrested after allegedly telling police he pulled the trigger.

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Police say the two knew each other and they had an argument prior to the shooting.

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NJ.com reports officers found a Glock 19 handgun at the scene and a spent .9mm bullet casing near Gilliano’s vehicle.

Gilliano was initially charged with attempted murder and weapon-related offenses.

On Wednesday, Stuart died from his injuries and Gilliano has now been charged with his death.

Relatives of Stuart have established a GoFundMe page to assist the family.

Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office at (856) 384-5685 or Franklin Township Police at (856) 694-1415.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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