Wildwood Shooting Suspect is Captured

Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy issued a joint release today announcing the capture of 40-year-old shooting suspect William Hoyle.

Hoyle, a resident of Wildwood, is facing charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, as well as weapons-related charges.

The charges result from an incident that occurred on July 9th in Wildwood.

Police say they responded to a call of shots fired at 3817 Pacific Avenue and found 20-year-old Vilte Gruzdyte had sustained injuries from a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim was transported to the Atlantic City Medical Center, where she was treated for her injuries.

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According to police,

"On the morning of July 10, 2024, the Cape May County Regional SWAT Team executed a Court Authorized search warrant at a residence in the 4700 block of Pacific Avenue. As a result of the search warrant and continued investigation, the clothing believed to be worn by the shooter and a 9mm handgun were recovered as evidence. Also, as a result (sic) of this search warrant, David L. Johnson, 45-year-old male, was charged with Hindering Apprehension, a crime of the third degree, and released on a summons pending Court proceedings."

Police identified the suspect as William Hoyle, and a widespread manhunt commenced.

On Thursday afternoon, Hoyle surrendered to Camden Police, where Wildwood police picked him up.

Police say the victim is in the US on a student visa, and was an innocent bystander.  At this time, she remains on life support.

Authorities say Hoyle is charged with,

• Attempted Murder, a crime of the first degree
• Aggravated Assault, a crime of the second degree
• Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon, a crime of the second degree
• Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the second degree
• Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes, a crime of the second degree
• Possession of an Untraceable Firearm, a crime of the third degree
• Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, a crime of the fourth degree.