Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Atlantic City Shooting

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A 35-year-old Philadelphia man named Gregg Page has pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, first-degree attempted murder, and second-degree certain persons not to possess firearms in connection with a 2024 Atlantic City double shooting that left one woman dead and another seriously injured.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing problem of gun violence in Atlantic City, a popular tourist destination that has struggled with crime and public safety issues in recent years. The guilty plea brings some closure to the victims' families, but also raises concerns about repeat offenders and the need for stricter gun control measures.

The details

According to authorities, in the early morning hours of August 1st, 2024, a witness alerted police to two injured women near the jetty on Maine Avenue in Atlantic City. 31-year-old Kamille Stewart of Pleasantville was found with a serious gunshot wound to the head, while 32-year-old Carley Elbert of Sewell was pronounced dead at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head. An investigation led detectives to Philadelphia, where Page was located and found to have a handgun and additional incriminating evidence.

• On August 1, 2024, the shooting occurred in the early morning hours.
• On Monday, Gregg Page pleaded guilty to the charges.
• Sentencing is scheduled for June 16th.

What’s next

Sentencing for Gregg Page is scheduled for June 16th, where the state will argue that his sentences for the various charges should be served consecutively, resulting in an aggregate of 50 years in state prison.