Authorities confirmed that the homicide‑suicide involving 41‑year‑old nurse and mother of four, Tomeka Kamwani, occurred on Friday, March 27, 2026, inside her home on the 300 block of Broad Street in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Family members told reporters that Tomeka had been living in fear in the weeks leading up to her death, as her ex‑fiancé had repeatedly violated a restraining order meant to keep him away from her home.
According to relatives, Tomeka had obtained the restraining order after enduring a series of violent incidents, including being punched in the face and threatened with death. Her ex‑fiancé had been arrested in February for assaulting her, but a judge later released him on bond. Family members also reported that he continued to appear on her street and near her home despite the court order prohibiting contact.
On the night of the killing, Tomeka was inside her home with two of her children when the man entered the residence despite the active restraining order. National Day Today reported that he was not permitted to be there under any circumstances, yet he forced his way inside and confronted her. Moments later, he opened fire, discharging five rounds. The first shot missed, but the next three struck Tomeka in the arm, chest, and head.
After shooting Tomeka, the man turned the gun on himself and died inside the home. Hoodline confirmed that both deaths occurred before first responders arrived, and that two of Tomeka’s children were present during the shooting but were not physically harmed. Neighbors described the scene as chaotic, with police and emergency vehicles flooding the normally quiet residential block.
Family members told Yahoo News/NJ.com that Tomeka had repeatedly expressed fear that her ex‑fiancé would return and harm her, especially after he had broken into her home previously and assaulted her. They said she had done everything she could legally do to protect herself, including reporting violations of the restraining order, but the system failed to keep him away. Authorities have not released the suspect’s name publicly pending official confirmation.
In the days following the tragedy, the Swedesboro community rallied around Tomeka’s four children, with neighbors, coworkers, and strangers offering support. Hoodline reported that memorials and fundraisers were organized to help the family cope with the sudden loss. Loved ones described Tomeka as a dedicated nurse, a devoted mother, and a woman who tried repeatedly to seek help before her life was taken in an act of domestic violence that her family believes was preventable.