Newark Gang-Related Shooting Kills 14-Year-Old
At 2 am on August 17, 2009, a 14-year-old boy died after being shot once in the back in what the boy’s mother is calling an act of retribution. According to a story, authorities are only saying that the violent crime was gang-related. The young teen was a member of the Bloods street gang despite his family’s efforts to dissuade him from joining the gang. Apparently, the teen had been in a fight prior to his murder, which occurred while he was standing with a group of friends on the side of the street.
The boy’s mother told news reporters, “This gang stuff has got to stop…these kids are getting younger and younger.”
Police are currently searching for two suspects in New Jersey for this murder.
As one of New Jersey’s six largest urban centers with a population close to 2 million, Newark is a “Major Urban” city that saw an increase from 154 murders in 1998 to 222 murders in 2007, according to a 2007 New Jersey Uniform Crime Report. The penalties for committing a violent crime in New Jersey are severe and can affect a person’s life indefinitely. Based on the magnitude and nature of the violent crime, an individual could face life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted of murder.
If you or someone you know has been accused of murder or a violent crime in New Jersey, whether it is gang-related or not, it is important to get help from an experienced New Jersey murder defense attorney who can make sure that you are familiar with all of your rights and that they are protected in your defense. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our assertive and committed criminal defense lawyers will confer with experts and perform a meticulous independent investigation of your case. Call Lependorf & Silverstein today at 609-240-0040 for a free consultation.
Source story:http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/mother_of_slain_newark_teen_sa_5.html
