2 Charged In Attempted Murder In Little Egg Harbor: Prosecutor

LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ — Two were charged with attempted murder after demanding money from a man and shooting him multiple times, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.

Christopher Miller, 36, of Paterson and Marc Manfredonia, 32, of Little Egg Harbor were both charged with attempted murder and robbery in connection with the Sept. 9 incident, Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.

Miller was also charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon, Billhimer said.

At about 4:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. Little Egg Harbor police were called to a home on East Hudson Drive for reports of gunshots, Billhimer said.

Police found a 36-year-old man, who was not identified by officials, who had sustained "multiple gunshot wounds," Billhimer said. He was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Pomona where he is currently in stable condition.

The victim had visited Miller and Manfredonia in the early hours of Sept. 9 (both of whom he was acquainted with) where they were staying on East Hudson Drive, Billhimer said.

Shortly after, the two physically forced the man out of the home and demanded money from him, Billhimer said. Miller brandished a handgun, and told the man he would shoot him if he didn't send him money through a mobile cash application, Billhimer said.

The victim made two transactions to Miller and Manfredonia through the app, Billhimer said, but the two demanded more money.

The man refused, causing a physical fight.

Miller fired four gunshots, striking the victim in the leg, groin and ear, Billhimer said. Miller and Manfredonia continued to physically assault him before going back inside the house, Billhimer said.

The man then ran to a neighboring residence where he called the police, Billhimer said.

Miller and Manfredonia were taken into custody without incident and were taken to Ocean County Jail where they are currently lodged pending a detention hearing.