By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Passaic County announced that based upon an investigation by the Paterson Police Department, in conjunction with the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, Davon White, an 18 year-old male from Paterson, has been charged in connection to the March 15, homicide which occurred in the area of Market Street and Pennington Street in Paterson.
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes stated that Davon White is charged with Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.
According to PCPO officials, on March 15, at approximately 5:20 p.m., a Hyundai Elantra pulled up near the intersection of Market Street and Pennington Street in Paterson.
Three individuals exited the vehicle and began firing handguns, Passaic County officials say. The victim, Abel Angeles-Vargas, a 28-year-old male from Paterson, was struck multiple times.
The victim was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased, Passaic County authorities said.
The subsequent investigation revealed Davon White to be one of the shooters, PCPO authorities said. Davon White was charged and processed on March 24, without incident.
According to Passaic County officials, he is currently in custody awaiting his first appearance at Central Judicial Processing on these charges.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office will file a motion for pre-trial detention, which will be heard by a Superior Court Judge at a date and time to be determined by the Court, Passaic County authorities say. 
PCPO officials stated that criminal complaints are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
This investigation remains active and ongoing, Passaic County officials said. More information will be released when it becomes available.