Detectives are investigating an apparently random attack on a patron at the Raccoon Taproom in Collingswood.
The “tragic and senseless act of violence” occurred Saturday night at the business in downtown Collingswood, according to a post at the taproom’s Facebook page.
“A male patron was attacked and injured by an unknown male who was present for a brief time before committing this random act,” said the post.
Collingswood police and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office are investigating the incident, said a statement from borough officials.
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Anyone with information is asked to call 856-854-1900.
“Our thoughts are with the victim and their loved ones during this very difficult time,” the statement said. It described the assault as a “horrific event,” but provided no details.
Raccoon Taproom is at Haddon Avenue and Powell Lane in the Lumberyard complex in the borough’s business district. It opened in mid-2024 at the site of the former Devil’s Creek brewery.The taproom’s post thanked “our staff for their quick response in contacting emergency services, the patrons who provided valuable testimony, and the dedicated law enforcement officers working tirelessly on this case.
“We hope for swift justice,” it said.
Jim Walsh is a senior reporter with the Courier-Post, Burlington County Times and The Daily Journal. Email: Jwalsh@cpsj.com.
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