Seen HIM? Somerset County Man Wanted On 5 Counts Of Attempted Murder: Prosecutor

Seen him? Authorities in Somerset County are seeking the public’s help tracking down their ‘Fugitive of the Month,’ a 32-year-old East Brunswick man charged with five counts of attempted murder and other offenses.

Cristobal Avila, 32
Photo Credit: *Somerset County Prosecutor's Office*

Valerie Musson

09/07/2023 11:43 a.m.

Cristobal Avila, 32, was charged with five counts of first-degree attempted murder and various weapons offenses following a North Plainfield incident from Sunday, April 11, 2021, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s office said in a Thursday, Sept. 7 release.

Avila’s last known address was near N. Plainfield & East Brunswick, investigators say. He has brown hair and eyes and stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing about 170 pounds.

Avila also has tattoos on his face, neck, left arm, and right hand, according to investigators.

Anyone with information about Avila’s location is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit at (908) 231-7100 or use the STOPit app. Tips can also be made via the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All anonymous tips will be kept confidential.

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