Prosecutor: 2 men charged in connection with fatal shooting in North Bergen

Two suspects are accused of shooting and killing Juan Ortiz, 31, on Monday.

Lanette Espy

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Aug 7, 2024, 10:11 AM

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Updated 33 days ago

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Two arrests have been made in connection to a daylight shooting in North Bergen, Hudson County prosecutor Esther Suarez announced Tuesday.

According to Suarez, 24-year-old James Baker, of Secaucus, and 21-year-old Arwa Elmohdli, of North Bergen, are both accused of shooting and killing 31-year-old Juan Ortiz, of North Bergen, on Monday.

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The shooting happened near Meadowview Avenue and 61st Street at around 9 a.m.

Baker was charged with felony murder while Elmohdli is being charged as an accomplice. Both suspects are being held at the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending their first court appearances.