New Brunswick Teens, 18 And 16, Shot Fellow Teen, Police Say

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Two New Brunswick teens, ages 18 and 16, were taken into custody this week and charged with a shooting that took place on the morning of February 25, in the area of Joyce Kilmer Avenue and Delavan Street.

Because the shooting happened when both teens were under 18, they were charged with acts of juvenile delinquency for offenses which if committed by an adult would constitute attempted murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit attempted murder and illegal weapons charges.

At approximately 11:08 a.m. on Feb. 25 the New Brunswick Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting in the area of Joyce Kilmer Avenue and Delavan Street.

Police discovered a 19-year-old male with injuries from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition, where he was treated and later released.

Anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to call Detective Flores of the New Brunswick Police Department at 732-745-5217 Ext. 6030 or Detective Rosario of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732)745-3289.