A New Jersey actor and producer was arrested after he allegedly shot a woman in the face near Stockton University in Galloway Township, prompting a shelter-in-place order on Thursday, police said.

Galloway Township police identified the suspect as 46-year-old Ernest Heinz, who is charged with criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated assault and other weapons charges. 

Heinz, whose IMDb profile credits him with roles in movies including "J. Edgar," "Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles," and television series including "The Sopranos," is accused of shooting Maritza Arias-Galva in the face following a road rage incident that escalated, according to police.

Investigators said Arias-Galva called 911 to report she had been shot by a man whom she last saw driving north on Vera King Ferris Drive, on Stockton's campus. Arias Galva described the suspected shooter as a White man with a blonde ponytail who drove a white Honda SUV, according to police. 

She was treated for her gunshot wounds and brought to the hospital, where she's said to be stable.

The car description that Arias-Galva provided ultimately led Galloway Township police to identify Heinz, who lives in Port Republic, Atlantic County, as a suspect. 

Authorities arrested Heinz later Thursday at a home in the Blue Heron Pines Development in Galloway Township. Police obtained and executed search warrants for three homes in Port Republic, a home in Galloway Township and two cars.

Heinz is currently being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

"The prompt and professional actions of our officers resulted in a quick apprehension of Mr. Heinz," said Galloway Township Police Chief Eric B. Hendrickson. "We wish Ms. Aria-Galva a swift recovery, and we are here to support our community following this senseless incident."

Stockton issues shelter-in-place order due to investigation

A shelter-in-place order was in effect on Thursday due to the police investigation, but that was later lifted. 

University President Joe Bertolino said in a letter posted online that the incident didn't happen on campus.

"The decision to issue the directive was made out of an abundance of caution, following notification from the Stockton University Police Department of a reported shooting incident in the surrounding off-campus area," Bertolino said. "While the incident did not occur on campus, the safety of our students, faculty, and staff is always our highest priority."

Bertolino also listed resources, including counseling services, a wellness center and more, that students and staff can access.

The first alert was posted on the university's website around 1:19 p.m. stating, "Shelter in place at Galloway Campus. If outside, seek shelter indoors. Remain inside for your safety. Do not exit until Public Safety issues all-clear."

Galloway Township police said on its Facebook page shortly after 1 p.m. that they were investigating a shooting on West Jimmie Leeds Road near the area of Redwood Avenue that had happened around 12:52 p.m. The area is near the entrance of the university.

Students described hiding in classrooms and buildings, not knowing exactly what was going on.

"When we got the notification that there was a shelter-in-place ... there was no lock on our doors," student Kamiya Riley said. "We were trying to push the chairs in front of the door, just to be safe, because it didn't lock."

"I was luckily to be in a room that I knew was safe and secure," student Liam Mallon said. "A scary situation for sure. No one should go through this at all."

All classes and activities at the university were canceled for the rest of Thursday, according to the school's website. Campus dining operations were set to resume after 5 p.m., and the campus's normal schedule resumed on Friday. Shuttle operations were expected to resume on Thursday afternoon.