A 43-year-old Watchung man was indicted Friday for the murder of Latrena May, a beloved teacher in East Orange.
Andre Higgs was also indicted on weapons charges, possession of heroin, endangering the welfare of a child, hindering his own prosecution and aggravated assault for allegedly pointing a gun at a police officer.
According to authorities, Higgs and May were arguing in front of her home on the 100 block of Tremont Avenue in East Orange, when May flagged down a patrolling officer, Higgs shot her.
May was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Higgs was transported to University Hospital in Newark for treatment.
On May 11, he was sent to the Essex County Correctional Facility. However, on Aug 14, Higgs was released after posting the $1 million bail.
Arraignment for Higgs is scheduled for Nov. 30 before Superior Court Judge Ronald Wigler.