NJ Man Who Killed Girlfriend Arrested, Prosecutor Says

UPDATE: Ferrara has been arrested, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A 32-year-old man who should be considered armed and dangerous is wanted for murder after he shot his girlfriend dead on Monday morning, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office said.

Ricardo A. Ferrara, of Franklinville, is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and certain persons not to have a weapon.

At around 12:40 a.m., Franklin Township Police responded to a home along Porchtown Road for a report of a shooting.

A witness upstairs heard gunshots and went down to a lower level and found Christina Cruz, 30, lying in the living room. Ferrara and Cruz were arguing about two hours before shots were fired.

Another witness who was in a first-floor bedroom also reported hearing the argument, followed by two gunshots and a "thud."

Ferrara drove away in an unspecified vehicle, weighs around 190 pounds, and stands at around 6-foot-1.

He is Hispanic and has brown hair and brown eyes.

Ferrara is known to be around Millville, Vineland, and Atlantic City. Nobody should approach him if spotted.

Dial 9-1-1 immediately to report any potential sighting.

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