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Fugitive Wanted In Jersey Shore Hookah Lounge Killing Captured In Virginia: Prosecutor

A 23-year-old fugitive wanted in an Ocean County fatal shooting at a hookah lounge has been caught in Virginia, authorities said.

Eric Manzanares and Nymere Tinsley

Eric Manzanares and Nymere Tinsley

Photo Credit: Ocean County Prosecutor's Office/Nymere Tinsley Facebook photo

Eric Manzanares, of Asbury Park, a fugitive from justice relative to the murder of Nymere Tinsley, 25, of Brick Township, has been apprehended in Prince William County, Virginia, they said.

Manzanares is being held in the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center in Manassas, VA, pending extradition to New Jersey, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.

On August 27, 2022, at approximately 1:20 a.m., Toms River police responded to the Top Tier Hookah Lounge at 1769 Hooper Ave. for gunshots, Billhimer said.

Police found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Tinsley suffered a gunshot wound to his lower abdomen and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Two other victims were taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment of their injuries: Anthony Miller, 29, of Neptune Township, suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach, was treated for his injuries and released; Jamal Bland, 24, of Asbury Park, suffered a gunshot wound to his elbow, and was likewise treated and released.

After an investigation, Manzanares was charged with murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses. A warrant for Manzanares’ arrest was issued.

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