Last Updated on July 26, 2020, 7:42 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Three people were charged in the case of the murder of a Jersey City teenager which was committed on July 6.
According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, a 24-year-old man and two 19-year-old women are facing the charges of murder and weapons in the case of death of 17-year-old Tyeah Garner.
Garner was shot on July 6 near Rutgers Avenue and New Street while celebrating her sister’s birthday. She died at Jersey City Medical Center six hours later.
19-year-old Heavenley Cherry, of Jersey City, has been charged with first-degree murder along with the charges of murder as an accomplice, unlawful possession of a weapon and conspiracy to commit murder.
According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Cherry is now detained at the Bergen County Youth Detention Center in another case which is unrelated.
24-year-old Jahquell Carter, from Jersey City, has been charged with murder as an accomplice along with the charges of unlawful possession of weapons and conspiracy to commit murder.
According to the police, Carter is currently at large and could be dangerous.
19-year-old Izmae Tinker-Trent, who also belongs to Jersey City, was charged with hindering a murder investigation.
Tinker-Trent is due for a hearing in the court on July 28.
There is no word from the prosecutors regarding a possible motive for the murder of Garner.
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