Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith Germain announced that on March 9, 2019 Barnegat Township Police were called to a residence in reference to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. An investigation determined that James Hammer, 46, of Barnegat had accidently shot himself while disassembling a firearm. Mr. Hammer was taken to Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford Township and then flown to Atlanticare Regional Trauma Center in Atlantic City. Unfortunately, Mr. Hammer died from his wounds at approximately midnight.
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My condolences to the family!! ??
That’s so sad. Condolences to the family.
Oh jeez
I guess his daddy never showed him how to check the chamber before stripping a weapon.
Rich Fink Jr. ? Dick!!
Rich Fink Jr. you’re a fcking dick
It’s the truth Paul. He’d be alive if he properly handled that weapon. He got careless and paid for it.
Rude! What if his family is reading this, like his daddy? Or of it was someone in your family.
This was posted by a family member that’s how I found it. I and agree that’s rude at best and truly insensitive!
Rich Fink Jr. proper firearms is key and he should have been properly handling a firearm and it wouldn’t have went off
Kelly Carpenter if the truth is rude then I suggest you go run to a safe place. Let this incident serve as a lesson to always check the chamber before cleaning/stripping your weapon.
Robert Connelly agreed. I had a glock 17. It could still fire with the mag ejected and a round in the chamber.
Rude ass comment shouldve kept your thoughts to yourself this man died !!!
I’m in a safe place and I would never take any suggestions from your heartless way of expressing sympathy.
Rich Fink Jr. i guess your daddy never showed you how to be respectful , you can be the most knowledgeable person in the world on guns in which he was & accidents still happen. Grow tf up and keep your goddamn opinions to yourself
Amanda please have your aunt reach out to me. We would like to make sure they are ok.
Amanda please have your aunt call me please.
Rich Fink Jr.
Not the thread to be giving lessons. Take you life lesson tp thread that asked for it.
Rich Fink Jr. this is my father you’re talking about ! My father knew about guns since he was 19years old being in the military! It was an accident ! How dare you make a joke about a sad situation if this was your family I don’t think you’d be speaking this way.
Rich, you should apologize. Show some empathy! Accidents happen. There is no need to place blame. This is a horrific tragedy. Its not ok to speak about people like that. Regardless of what happened you should be respectful! And Samantha I know that we dont know eachother but I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. Im very sorry that people feel the need to be cruel .
Kelly Carpenter Or his son.?Don’t worry karma’s a bitch just like him. That’s also why it’s called a n accident, shit happens. Especially with a firearms, but the man is dead. Give it a break!
Samantha Hammer sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in my prayers
Rich Fink Jr. I guess you’re daddy didn’t teach you about respect. ? ?
Samantha Hammer I am so sorry for your loss~
Rich Fink Jr he never had the chance to check, it had a bad part and it discharged by it self, we lost a son in law, father, brother, and husband. Your comments show how much you were taught by your father. Stop being a dick and show some respect, he was a decorated war hero as well.
Sad.. RIP
I remember people were laughing about this last night when it first came out before it was reported he died. Too bad he passed away that sucks.
Sarah Anne
very sad and my thoughts go out to this mans family and friends,
Very sad?
Why don’t people check and empty the chamber first. I don’t get the stupidity
Omg! So sad. Condolences to his family
SAD
Please be respectful of the deceased. This isn’t the time to be rude and nasty.
So sad.
RIP
THIS IS MY FATHER !!!! Someone’s husband stop with your hatred rude comment !
Samantha Hammer I am so unbelievably sorry for your loss. These pple are rude and uncouth and ingnorant and pathetic and disgusting and we’ll I’ll stop there bc they’re also not worth our time. So sorry for you loss.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family
Samantha Hammer my heart breaks for you and your family. I will keep your family in my prayers
Samantha Hammer so sorry for your families loss???
Samantha Hammer, I am sorry for your loss. ??
I am so sorry for your loss and prayers to your family
Samantha Hammer prayers for your family…
So sorry for your loss… heartbreaking.
Samantha Hammer I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family.
My condolences to the family
Samantha Hammer so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the memories you hold of your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. God Bless
I’m so sorry for your loss
Samantha Hammer ignor them. Prayers to your family…
Samantha Hammer omg I’m so sorry for your loss? ??
Rest in heavenly peace….praying for his family and friends
Rich Fink Jr. Please keep your unsolicited comments to yourself. YOU were not present during this time, YOU are not a family member therefore unless you would like to be slammed with a slander suit from us, I suggest you respect our family and keep your comments to yourself. My brothers family deserves respect especially at this time and moving forward. His wife -my sister in law- and his children do not deserve your rudeness. Now let me be rude and direct you to YOUR daddy for a lesson on respect and humility. Thank you.
Heartbreaking, prayers for his family.
Prayers for the family during this difficult horrible time
Oh gees, that’s horrible. So young. May he Rest In Peace. Prayers for him and his family.
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That’s really sad. I was driving down gunning river when EMS & 4 Cruisers went FLYING down the road. Rest easy.
The only accidents that are 100% avoidable.
Prayers to the family I’m so sorry to hear this,I knew Mr. Hammer from being a former member on the fire Company and was a very nice guy. Rest easy,lots of love to the family ??❤️
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
My thoughts and prayers to this entire family as they deal with this horrific tragedy.
My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss
So sorry about your Loss honey.. please ignore the ignorant.. and Jean Hammer Dehler sorry about the loss of your uncle.. may he rest in peace
Prayers..
My condolences to his family.
Condolences to the family. RIP
My deepest condolences.
? sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss,saying a prayer
I am so very sorry for your loss. I did not know him, but I am sure he was a wonderful man. Always remember that although he may not be here physically, as long has you carry his memories in your heart and mind he is with you. He will always let you know when he is near, in a favorite song, a certain smell, something that jogs a memory. That will be him whispering to you that he is still with you. Sending all prayers and strength .