David Shroitman was charged with first-degree murder, possession of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence, and hindering apprehension, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said.
Fealey, a Somerville resident was found by Somerville police responding to a 911 call, outside a residential complex on North Bridge Street around 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, McDonald said alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning.
Fealey, who knew her alleged killer, was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are not being released, authorities said. Shroitman was lodged at the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing in this matter.
Meanwhile, services for Fealey will be held later this week.
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