A Jersey City juvenile who was 17 years old when he fatally shot a 20-year-old man about 13 months ago is going to prosecuted as an adult, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Naheim King, now 18, of Jersey City, is charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, Mello said in a statement. King was 17 at the time of the offense.
Shortly before 8:30 p.m., on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a shooting in the area of Lembeck Avenue and Old Bergen Road.
A male victim – later identified as Rahmiere Morris, 20, of Jersey City – was located with an apparent gunshot wound to the torso. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at approximately 9:35 p.m.
The HCPO Homicide Unit and the Jersey City PD were previously credited with the investigation and arrest.
