Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced today that two more people have been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old high school student killed near his Jersey City home.
Authorities issued arrest warrants for 21-year-old Marquis Nicken and 18-year-old Dwayne Powell, who are both wanted for the July 22 murder of Ronald Witherspoon Jr.
Both men have been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
According to officials, three others - Naji McDuffy, 24, Darius Evans Emanuel, 21, and Justin M. Nesmith, 24 - were arrested and charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Anyone with information on either men is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit at 201-915-1345.
Authorities cautioned that under no circumstances should anyone approached them because they are considered armed and dangerous.