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Dariel Vernet, 19, of Asbury Park was killed in the shooting, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey.
The suspect's name was not released due to his age.
He was charged with murder and two related weapons offenses, Linskey said.
Shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Friday, July 8, Asbury police responded to a report of gunfire originating from the 100 block of Prospect Avenue, near the intersection with Atlantic Avenue.
Police found Vernet, who sustained multiple gunshot injuries. He was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead approximately one hour later.
The 16-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident Tuesday evening, July 12.
Anyone with information about this matter is still urged to contact MCPO Detective Christopher Guy at 800-533-7443 or Asbury Park Police Department Detective Anthony Troublefield at 732-774-1300.
This case has been assigned to Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Caitlin J. Sidley.
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