Teens charged with murder in North Brunswick shooting
One of the teens is in custody while the other remains a fugitive
Mark Atkins, an 18-year-old from Plainfield died in the hospital after being shot multiple times Wednesday at the Renaissance Glen Apartments off Route 130. A 17-year-old was struck once by gunfire and survived.
Ciccone said two 17-year-olds from North Brunswick were charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose.
The prosecutor did not reveal the circumstances of the shooting. The teens have not been identified because they are underage.
A message on the Plainfield school district website said Atkins was a former Plainfield High School student and the district sent sincere condolences and prayers to his parents. A spokeswoman for the district had no additional comment.
Two North Brunswick teens charged in fatal shooting at Renaissance complex
Two North Brunswick teens charged in fatal shooting at Renaissance complex
NORTH BRUNSWICK -T wo juveniles have been charged with a shooting death at the Renaissance Glen Apartments in North Brunswick.
Authorities responded to Marc Drive following reports of a shooting at around 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, according to information provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Joseph Battaglia of the North Brunswick Township Police Department.
Upon their arrival, officers located a male juvenile, 17, of North Brunswick, who had sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound, according to reports.
Upon further investigation, officers later found Mark Atkins, 18, of Plainfield, who had also sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, according to the statement.
Shooting at Renaissance apartments under investigation
Shooting at Renaissance apartments under investigation
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting at the Renaissance Glen Apartments in North Brunswick.
Authorities responded to Marc Drive following reports of a shooting at around 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, according to information provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Joseph Battaglia of the North Brunswick Township Police Department.
Upon their arrival, officers located a male juvenile, 17, of North Brunswick, who had sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound, according to reports.
Upon further investigation, officers later found Marc Atkins, 18, of Plainfield, who had also sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital, according to the statement.