A violent dispute between two rich Jersey Shore -neighbors descended into chaos and rifle fire that ended with the shooter death and two people in critical condition.
Jill and Tom Kwatkoski were shot outside their Million Dollar Home on Drake Drive in Berkeley Township on Monday afternoon by their neighbor John Adamo, 54.
Adamo shot the husband down while he did something outside of work at his home and then shot into the house and hit the woman.
He then fled to his house and barricaded himself in a room before he turned the gun himself, according to the most important crime unit of the Ocean County and the police of Berkeley Township.
Jill heard screaming during the 911 call to argue. 'My neighbor! We were shot by our neighbor! 11 Drake Drive. Shooting, “according to the hair -raising audio obtained by NBC4.
'Get the police here. I bleed blood. “I can't leave my children. If I do that, please tell me that I love them, “she told the coordinator.
The couple was flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune mentioned in critical but stable state.
The Kwatkoskis had recently installed new security cameras and drawing a 'no drawing' and 'private ownership' that Adamo and his wife called by name. The plates and the camera stood opposite their house.
An eyewitness told the New York Post that there was a fiery argument before the shooting took place Adamo tears one of the surveillance cameras from the wooden pole where it was placed.
Jill (photo) and Tom Kwatkoski were shot outside their house of million dollars on Drake Drive in Berkeley Township on Monday afternoon by their neighbor John Adamo, 54
The shooter barricaded himself in his two-storey $ 1 million Jersey Shore house before the SWAT team blew out his front door and found him died
According to the audio, the hectic mother of four is heard that the coordinator is told that at least three rounds were fired from ammunition.
“My husband, I think he's dead outside and my leg kills me,” she said.
When the coordinator asked where she was shot, the female victim answered: 'I am in the left leg – my husband I think – at least 3 rounds. Oh my God. '
Although he had unbearable pain, Jill managed to share details about the frightening moments prior to the shooting.
She told the operator that her husband worked outside of their house on the corner of Drake and Amherst Drive when Adamo walked towards him and was open.
The panicky woman told the coordinator 'there is blood everywhere' and then told her the type of gun he used.
'It looks like the rifle of ******. It looked like a gun, “she said. “Please hurry up.”
Monday's dispute was one of the many arguments that the couple and Adamo had been going on for years.
Those who knew the dueling homeowners, described, Adamo as an alcoholic and a 'nutjob', while others called him a 'nice guy', especially when 'sober'.
The 'private ownership' 'no violation' sign with their names that the Lord and Mrs. Adamo have written on it may be the motive for the shooting, but the police have not yet confirmed
Two 'no traspassing' and 'private property' signs and a security camera with which Adamo's house were aimed recently installed by the couple
The police were first warned about the crime when a call of 911 came in with regard to two Scottish victims around 4.45 pm Monday.
When the regional SWAT team of Ocean County and the Ocean County Regional SWAT-crisis negotiate the stage, they surrounded the shooter's house.
Both teams Waited nearly two and a half hours and gave Adamo the opportunity to surrender, but after the hours long distance she blew open his front door and found him dead of an apparent self -laid shot wound.
In the midst of the chaos, the Bomb Bomb Squad of the state of New Jersey was switched on when a pressure cooker was found in one of the bedrooms that caused adjacent residents to evacuate.
The bomb team Later it determined that the pressure cooker was not an explosive.
In the past year, the police responded to the houses at least half a dozen times, NBC NY reported.
The SWAT team that entered the house after the door was canceled – Adamo was found in a room upstairs with a self -inflicted shot wound
Adamo's Home Mansion is on the bay
A view of Kwatkoski's house (left) and two -storey -storey house
Many expressed shock and surprise when they learned about the tragedy on their block, so they shake.
The Kwatkoskis were described as 'extremely nice people', according to the news exit.
A neighbor shared that one of their children is a survivor of cancer and that the family is very active in volunteering and fundraising for child cancer.
“We are all friends in the neighborhood and you know, we have partying together,” Louie Pascalli told CBS News. [There was] Always friction, but never something so serious. “
Neighbor Joe Spicciation explained: 'They have had a dispute for a long time. I don't know what it brought at that time. '
“They have the cameras focused on each other's houses, but in my book they were all nice.”
According to reports, Adamo, originally from Staten Island, was cut off from his family because of his problem with alcoholism and the estate of his deceased father.
The police continue to investigate, a police spokesperson told DailyMail.com.
Jill Stuart, a family friend, created a GoFundme to raise money to go to the recovery and medical costs of the couple.
“We strive for your support for Tom and Jill, a loving couple and dedicated parents to four boys, who are unimaginable challenges after a tragic shooting at their home,” Stuart wrote.
'Both Tom and Jill were the victim of guns violence and are currently recovery. Although the physical wounds will eventually cure, the emotional and financial toll of their families is important and their journey to recovery is just starting.
'Tom and Jill are always the first to help others, whether it is about their community or raise their sons with love and care. Now they need our help, “she wrote partly.
From Friday afternoon, almost $ 16,000 was picked up to their $ 40,000 goal.
A wake will be held for Adamo on Monday in Scarpaci Funeral Home of Staten Island and a funeral on Tuesday in Holy Child Church.
