JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A Jersey City man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that authorities say stemmed from a domestic dispute at an apartment building on Cornelison Avenue.
Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced Thursday that members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit arrested 25-year-old Jalil Harley of Jersey City in connection with the death of Omar Smith, 38.
Harley has been charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
According to prosecutors, shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Jersey City Police Department responded to a report of an injured man inside an apartment at 200 Cornelison Avenue.
When officers arrived, they found Smith unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators have classified the case as a domestic dispute.
Harley was arrested Thursday at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in Secaucus without incident. He was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility, where he is being held pending his first court appearance.
Key Points
- A 25-year-old Jersey City man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Omar Smith, 38.
- Police found Smith with apparent gunshot wounds inside an apartment at 200 Cornelison Avenue on Tuesday night.
- Prosecutors said the homicide is being investigated as a domestic dispute.
Authorities have not released additional information about the relationship between Harley and Smith or what investigators believe led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing.
As with all criminal cases, the charges against Harley are accusations. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
FAQ
Who was arrested?
Jalil Harley, 25, of Jersey City, was arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting.
Who was the victim?
The victim was identified as Omar Smith, 38, of Jersey City.
Where did the shooting occur?
The shooting occurred inside an apartment at 200 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City.
What charges does the suspect face?
Harley is charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.
What is the status of the investigation?
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office said the investigation remains ongoing and is being treated as a domestic dispute.
Sources: Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Jersey City Police Department.
A Jersey City man has been charged with murder after authorities say a domestic dispute ended in the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man inside a Cornelison Avenue apartment.
