Shell casings littered the parking lot of a Ruby Tuesday in Elizabeth, where DEA agents opened fire on two suspects on Wednesday. At the time of Aquinos arrest, he was the vice president of the Elizabeth membership chapter of the Pagans. ALSO READ: Fire rages at Long Island asphalt plant after tank explodes. Police found Tyshun Kearney, 30, of Elizabeth, with multiple gunshot wounds around 6:55 p.m. near the corner of Jackson Avenue and Bond Street, authorities said. Hearing Impaired: 856-968-4983 Owens was subsequently pronounced dead, Ruotolo said. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Antwoine Thompson. Witnesses reported gunfire shortly before 3 am early Sunday morning. Main Office: An investigation is underway after a suspect was shot and injured, and another was taken into custody during a DEA operation in New Jersey on Wednesday, authorities say. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ellison was arrested in Elizabeth by members of the Prosecutors Office and Sheriffs Office, while Gilford was apprehended at his home in Monroe Township with the assistance of the Middlesex County Special Operations Response Team and the Monroe Township Police Department, after which both were lodged in the Union County Jail pending first appearances and detention hearings to take place in Union County Superior Court. Christopher Scuorzo at 908-472-0492 or Detective Ryan Kirsh at 908-347-1420. Count Five carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, a maximum sentence of life in prison, and a fine of up to $10 million. He was transported to University Hospital in Newark and died there on Thursday. 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More Local Journalism to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 4/30/23, Rebecca Panico | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. In this incident, Miller is . The mall was evacuated and closed, police said . Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Prosecutors Office Detective Sean Holcomb at 908-358-8377 or Sgt. The Pagans have established membership chapters in numerous states and U.S. territories, including multiple active chapters in New Jersey. September 28, 2021 / 7:29 PM Owens was subsequently pronounced dead. Count Three carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. It was around 4 p.m., when across the street from The Mills at Jersey Gardens Mall, gunfire erupted. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Rebecca Panico may be reached at rpanico@njadvancemedia.com. Union County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case; tips can be given anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org. New Brunswick. These charges were filed as part of a multi-agency investigation into the Pagans Motorcycle Club an outlaw motorcycle gang known to engage in illegal activity, including narcotics trafficking, weapons trafficking, and violent crimes. 2023 www.mycentraljersey.com. Count Six carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, a maximum sentence of life in prison, and a fine of up to $250,000. Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Elizabeth earlier this week, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo said Saturday morning. Union County prosecutors are asking for information from witnesses. The number of homicides stood at 17 - an increase of 10 compared to 2019. Anyone with information about this matter is still being urged to contact Homicide Task Force Sgt. ELIZABETH Police have identified a 24-year-old man found shot to death on a city street early Sunday. New Jersey; Shooting; First published on September 28, 2021 / 7:29 PM It was higher than in 88.0% U.S. cities. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF. All rights reserved. WABC. The victims were shot at First and Court streets around midnight. At the time of his arrest, Ortiz was the president of the Pagans Jersey City membership chapter. 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I commend the fortitude and dedication exhibited by the investigators who have worked tirelessly on this case these past several months during a time that presented so many other unique challenges, acting Prosecutor Ruotolo said. A man was killed and a woman injured in a shooting early Sunday in Elizabeth, officials said. ELIZABETH, NJ - Police have identified Daniel Louis 26, of Irvington as the person shot and killed at the scene of the . Count One carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. NEWARK, N.J. A member of a New Jersey street gang admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy and possessing firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon. The case is under joint investigation by the Union County Homicide Task Force, Elizabeth Police Department, Union County Police Department Ballistics Unit, and Union County Sheriffs Office Crime Scene Unit. No arrests have been made. Rebecca Panico may be reached at rpanico@njadvancemedia.com. The shooting remains under investigation by the Union County Homicide Task Force, Elizabeth Police Department, Union County Sheriffs Office Crime Scene Unit and Union County Police Department Ballistics Unit. Please subscribe now and support the local journalism YOU rely on and trust. Ellison was arrested in Elizabeth whileGilford was apprehended at his home in Monroe, authorities said. Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Leonard Ellison, 36, and Shawn Gilford, 41, were both charged with murder and three related weapons offenses in connection with the death ofRobert Owens, according to the Union Prosecutor's Office. Family members say mother & daughter were found dead in NJ home 02:14. Official websites use .gov Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Elizabeth police officers responding to reports of gunfire around 3 a.m. found Lamar. The ammunition charge arises from a shooting that occurred in Elizabeth on Oct. 31, 2020, during which Aquino shot at an occupied vehicle. Follow her on Twitter @BeccaPanico. April 27, 2021. ELIZABETH, NJ - A male victim was reportedly shot overnight at the Motel 6 on Spring Street in Elizabeth. This investigation involved court-authorized wiretaps, the use of multiple undercover law enforcement agents, and execution of multiple search warrants at physical locations in multiple jurisdictions. First published on September 28, 2021 / 7:29 PM. ELIZABETH - Two men, including one from Monroe, have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in the city last spring. Police found Tyshun Kearney, 30, of Elizabeth, with . Patshawn McMitchell, 24, of Elizabeth, was tracked down in . Count Four carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million. . All Rights Reserved. During the early afternoon of Monday, March 30, 2020, Elizabeth Police Department officers responded to the area of 3rd and Livingston streets in the Elizabethport neighborhood, where they found Owens, who had sustained a gunshot wound, according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Julie Peterman, who is prosecuting the case. ELIZABETH, New Jersey (WABC) -- Three people were shot, one fatally, in Elizabeth Thursday night. Please enter valid email address to continue. July 9, 2012 Homicide Investigation in Clark, N.J. 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Tips can be given anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org. Both were held Friday in the Union County Jail pending first appearances and detention hearings. Aquino was also indicted for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The Union County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. A 30-year-old man was fatally shot outside a barbershop in Elizabeth Wednesday night, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo said.