The weapon dropped by Robinson-Sanders was a. Police recovered a live round and a spent casing of. She told police that Robinson-Sanders, who had allegedly acknowledged shooting her son, 'was upset and ran from the residence,' the probable cause statement says. Jones was taken to a South Jersey hospital, then was flown to a Philadelphia hospital where he was declared dead, the prosecutor's office said.Īccording to the probable cause statement, Jones' mother, Jen Nicholas, found the teen lying face-down and 'bleeding profusely.' She tried to treat her son's wound while calling 911. Robinson-Sanders told police he had accidentally shot the 17-year-old, whom he described as a friend, according to the statement. Police arrested Robinson-Sanders outside the victim's home, where he dropped a gun at an officer's order, according to a probable cause statment. More: Police pursuit ended in gunfight Philadelphia man who shot Monroe police officer is sentenced

Robinson-Sanders, has been charged with manslaughter and a weapons offense, the prosecutor's office said.

Sunday, April 16, said the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office.Īn 18-year-old Williamstown man, Nasir D. The Monroe Township teenager, Cayden Jones, was shot in a Chestnut Street home around 3:30 p.m.

MONROE – A mother awakened by a loud bang went downstairs to find her 17-year-old son had been shot in the head, authorities say. Watch Video: Gloucester Township Police Department swears in new K-9 officer during promotion ceremony

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