BAYONNE, NJ — Police have arrested multiple individuals in connection with a shooting incident and a subsequent kidnapping that occurred in late March.
The initial incident took place on March 28 in the area of West 26th Street, where an individual who had been the victim of a robbery discharged a firearm in the direction of those responsible as they fled the area.
The firearm used in the incident was recovered by responding officers.
Detectives identified ongoing disputes between the involved parties, which led to a separate incident on March 31.
While conducting surveillance for the suspected shooter, detectives observed multiple individuals forcibly compel two juveniles to enter a vehicle, where they removed personal property from them and began to transport them against their will.
Detectives immediately initiated a motor vehicle stop, safely recovered the victims and took four individuals into custody.
An additional individual was taken into custody in connection with the original shooting incident and has been remanded to a juvenile detention facility.
Additional charges are pending against other identified individuals involved in the initial robbery.
Police confirmed these incidents were not random acts of violence and the victims were targeted.
In connection with the March 28 incident, a 17-year-old male from Bayonne and Educarry Mcghie, 19, of Bayonne, were charged with robbery.
A 17-year-old male from Bayonne was charged with attempted criminal homicide, causing or risking widespread injury, receiving stolen property, possession of certain bullets, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, possession of a handgun and possession of a defaced weapon.
In connection with the March 31 incident, George Finley, 18, of Bayonne, was charged with two counts of robbery and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
Zhmar Trowell, 22, of Bayonne, was charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of kidnapping.
Elhadji Doumboya, 18, of Bayonne, was charged with two counts of kidnapping, two counts of robbery and possession of cocaine.
Keshon Roe, 21, of Jersey City, was charged with two counts of robbery and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
A 17-year-old male from Bayonne was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Bayonne Police Department Detective Bureau at 201-858-6925, the tip line at 1-877-900-TIPS or by texting TIPBPD plus the tip to 274637.
