ASBURY PARK – A 16-year-old has been identified as a suspect of a fatal shooting that took place late last week in Asbury Park, officials said.
The teenager, whose identity is being withheld due to his age, has had juvenile complaints of murder and two related weapons offenses filed against him. He currently remains in custody pending his next court appearance.
The shooting occurred on July 8 around 5:45 p.m. near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Atlantic Avenue.
Dariel Vernet, 19, of Asbury Park suffered multiple gunshot injuries and was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was ultimately pronounced dead about one hour later. An autopsy performed the next day determined the manner of death was homicide.
Investigation identified the juvenile as a suspect, and he was taken into custody without incident on Tuesday evening.
Officials are urging anyone with information about this incident to contact MCPO Detective Christopher Guy at 800-533-7443 or Asbury Park Police Department Detective Anthony Troublefield at 732-774-1300.
Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but has information about this or any crime can submit a tip to the Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling their confidential telephone tip line at 1-800-671-4400, by calling 800-671-4400, or by going to the website at: monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.
Despite these juvenile complaints, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendants have all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.
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