Vineland Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Atlantic City Shooting

Ricardo Ferrera faces 5 years in prison for wounding two people in an incident 4 years ago.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:07pm

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A 32-year-old Vineland man named Ricardo Ferrera has pleaded guilty to second-degree aggravated assault and fourth-degree aggravated assault by pointing a firearm for a shooting incident in Atlantic City in 2022 that left two people wounded. Ferrera faces up to 5 years in prison for the crimes.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety remain major concerns in Atlantic City, which has struggled with high crime rates in recent years. This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to hold perpetrators accountable and address the root causes of violence in the community.

The details

According to reports, Ferrera pleaded guilty this week to the 2022 shooting incident in Atlantic City that left two people injured. As part of the plea deal, Ferrera will face up to 5 years in prison for the second-degree aggravated assault and fourth-degree aggravated assault by pointing a firearm charges.

  • The shooting incident occurred in Atlantic City in 2022.
  • Ferrera pleaded guilty to the charges this week (March 13, 2026).

The players

Ricardo Ferrera

A 32-year-old man from Vineland, New Jersey who pleaded guilty to charges related to a 2022 shooting incident in Atlantic City that left two people wounded.

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What’s next

Ferrera will be sentenced at a later date, where the judge will determine the exact length of his prison term.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Atlantic City and the importance of the criminal justice system holding perpetrators accountable in order to improve public safety in the community.