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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Vincent Sabo of the New Brunswick Police Department have announced that Christian Farmer, a 20-year-old resident of New Brunswick, has pleaded guilty to charges of first-degree Attempted Murder and second-degree Possession of a Firearm for an Unlawful Purpose.

The charges stem from an incident on Friday, April 5, at around 2:00 AM, when police were called to 66 Easton Avenue due to a shooting report. On arrival, they discovered two victims, a male and a female, both suffering from gunshot wounds. They were rushed to Robert Wood Hospital for urgent care.

The investigation, led by Detective Sean Freeman, revealed that the female victim was shot from a vehicle. Farmer was arrested and charged with several felonies, including two counts of first-degree Attempted Murder and second-degree Aggravated Assault.

Additionally, Walter Rodriguez-Cardenas from Plainfield was implicated in the incident, charged with third-degree Armed Riot and Hindering Apprehension. Two others from Hillsborough and Plainfield were also charged with third-degree Armed Riot.

On Monday, Farmer entered his guilty plea before Judge Craig C. Corson. He faces a mandatory sentence of 10 years for the Attempted Murder charge under the No Early Release Act, and an additional 5 years for firearm possession under the Graves Act. Sentencing is scheduled for September 30.

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