We are shattered to share that Tomeka Kamwani was taken from us violently on March 28, 2026. The 41-year-old nurse and devoted mother of four was fatally shot inside her home on the 300 block of Broad Street in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Her ex-fiancé entered the residence despite an active restraining order, opened fire, and then turned the gun on himself.
Tomeka sustained gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene, while her ex-fiancé also died by suicide. Two of her children were inside the home at the time but were not physically harmed. This domestic homicide-suicide has left her family, friends, and the Swedesboro community in profound grief.
Tomeka was remembered by family and friends as a loving, resilient woman who worked tirelessly as a nurse while raising her four children. She had an active restraining order against her ex-fiancé due to previous abuse and threats, including a February incident where he was arrested for punching her in the face but was later released on bond. Despite these challenges, she focused on providing a safe and loving home for her children and continued her work in healthcare with dedication and compassion.
On the evening of March 28, the ex-fiancé violated the restraining order and entered Tomeka’s home on Broad Street in Swedesboro. He fired five shots during the incident, striking Tomeka in the arm, chest, and head. After fatally shooting her, he turned the gun on himself.
The shooting occurred inside the residence, and emergency responders arrived quickly but could not save either individual. The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and Woolwich Township Police are investigating the case as a murder-suicide, confirming there is no ongoing threat to the public.
In the days following the tragedy, family members have spoken publicly about Tomeka’s strength as a mother and her efforts to protect her children despite repeated violations of the restraining order. A vigil was held in Swedesboro to honor her life, with balloons released in her memory and calls for greater awareness around domestic violence. Community members and loved ones have emphasized her role as a caring nurse and devoted parent who worked hard to build a better life for her family.
As the Swedesboro and broader Gloucester County community comes together to support Tomeka’s four children and extended family, the focus remains on remembering her as a kind, hardworking woman who loved her children deeply. Her death has prompted renewed conversations about domestic violence prevention and the importance of enforcing restraining orders. Loved ones and neighbors continue to share memories of her warmth and resilience, turning their grief into a collective effort to honor her life and advocate for others facing similar situations.
Tomeka Kamwani will be remembered as a devoted mother of four, a dedicated nurse, and a woman whose strength and love for her family left a lasting impact on those who knew her. Though her life was tragically cut short in this homicide-suicide on the 300 block of Broad Street in Swedesboro, New Jersey, the compassion and resilience she showed continue to inspire her children, family, and community to carry forward her memory with courage and care. Her legacy of love and perseverance endures in the hearts of all who were touched by her gentle spirit.
