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Elizabeth Man Shot Victim In The Head: Prosecutors

A 20-year-old Elizabeth man was arrested and charged with shooting David Guevara in the head last month, prosecutors said.

Joel Argueta

Joel Argueta

Photo Credit: Union County Corrections

Joel Argueta was hit with a first-degree murder charge on Thursday, July 6, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves, and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca announced.

On Friday, June 23 at 9:39 p.m., Elizabeth police responded to Spring Street and 3rd Ave where they found Guevara suffering from gunshot wounds to the head, authorities said. Guevara was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Anyone with information should contact Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force Sergeant Lamar Hartsfield at 908-451-1873, Detective Melvin Rodgers at 732-259-2003 or Elizabeth Police Detective Neptune Ambroise at 908-208-4143.

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