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BRIDGEWATER - Three Pennsylvania men are facing conspiracy to commit murder and other charges in connection with allegedly shooting a motorcycle rider on Interstate 287 Sunday evening.
Matthew Plaza, 32, of Allentown, Pennsylvania; Luis Velez, 37, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Raymond Bethancourt, 35, of Shillington, Pennsylvania were each charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a high capacity magazine, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, manufacturing, distributing or dispensing controlled dangerous substances and conspiracy to commit murder, according to New Jersey State Police.
Plaza also was charged with attempted murder, state police said.
Around 6:41 p.m. Sunday trooper responded to a shooting complaint at a parking lot located at 362 Chimney Rock Road.