Newark – Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose announced today that Johaun Cook, 35, and Altariq Sanders, 32, both of Newark has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Sherome Hubbard, 24, also of Newark.
The victim was shot inside a home on the 200 block of Fairmount Avenue on Dec. 27. He was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead 6:42 pm. on Dec. 27.
Yesterday, Cook was arrested and charged with reckless manslaughter, unlawful possession of a weapon and hindering apprehension. Sanders was charged with hindering apprehension.
Cook is currently being held at the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark. Sanders was released on a summons.
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