Crime & Safety
Newburgh Teen Accused of Murdering 2 Women at Halloween Party Pleads Not Guilty
Shots rang out when the lights were turned off at the party.
NEWBURGH, NY — The Newburgh 17-year-old charged with shooting and killing two women at a Halloween party pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday.
Nija Johnson faces murder, assault and weapons possession charges, according to News 12.
He is accused of murdering Omani Free, 18, and Tabitha Cruz, 20, at a party Oct. 30 at 119 Broadway.
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Rainier Hamilton, 21, and Tyson Oliveira, 20, were arrested by police and accused of assisting the shooter
For more, go to News 12 here.
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