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State Police Arrest Two Suspects Wanted for NJ Murder

New Jersey

The New Jersey State Police have arrested Ms. Jatima Brown, 29, and Mr. Briashon Brown, 26, both of Salem City, N.J. for the alleged fatal shooting of a man in Salem City on March 20.

Officials said Jatima Brown and Braishon Brown were charged with murder and attempted murder by the Salem City Police Department.

State Police detectives from the Fugitive Unit were contacted by Salem City Police Department detectives to assist with locating the suspects.

Through various investigative means, detectives determined that Jatima Brown was working at a warehouse in Pedricktown, Salem County, and Briashon Brown was at a residence in Salem City.

According to State Police, on May 13, detectives from the Fugitive Unit, along with members of the Salem City Police Department, Salem County Prosecutor's Office, and United States Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested Jatima Brown at the warehouse and Braishon Brown at the residence.

Jatima Brown and Braishon Brown were lodged at the Salem County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Charges are mere accusations and the accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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