Justin A. Love was arrested June 3 after brutally attacking his grandfather, police said following the incident.
Love was on top of his grandfather, Roger R. Love, biting his face and gouging his eyes during the altercation, NorthJersey.com reports.
After a brief struggle with police, Love was arrested, Acting Prosecutor Michael Williams said.
His grandfather later died of injuries sustained in the attack, authorities said.
Love was indicted on Oct. 24 for one count of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree aggravated assault, one count of fourth-degree aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and one count of third-degree resisting arrest.
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