TOMS RIVER – A Monmouth County fugitive was ordered to remain detained in the Ocean County Jail for allegedly killing a man at a hookah lounge, officials said.
Eric Manzanares, 24, of Asbury Park, will remain in jail pending trial on the charges of Murder, Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
Manzanares has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his extradition from Prince William County, Virginia, on January 24, in connection with the murder of Nymere Tinsley, 25, of Brick Township.
The shooting occurred around 1:20 a.m. on August 27, 2022 at the Top Tier Hookah Lounge located at 1769 Hooper Avenue in Toms River.
Police said Tinsley suffered a gunshot wound to his lower abdomen and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Photo courtesy Toms River Township
The two other victims, Anthony Miller, 29, of Neptune Township, and Jamal Bland, 24, of Asbury Park, were brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment. Miller suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach and was released after treatment. Bland suffered a gunshot wound to his elbow and was also released after treatment.
According to authorities, Manzanares was found responsible for the shooting of all three.
The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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