John Dominguez, a 17-year-old from Bayonne, was tragically shot and killed in an apartment, leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old suspect from Jersey City.
The community is mourning John’s loss, and a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $13,000 for his funeral expenses.
- John Dominguez, a 17-year-old from Bayonne, was shot and killed on July 21st.
- A 17-year-old from Jersey City has been charged with manslaughter and weapon offenses.
- The community mourns Dominguez and has raised over $13,000 for his funeral.
Bayonne Mourns Tragic Death of Teen John Dominguez
On Sunday, July 21st, a terrible event happened in Bayonne, New Jersey. John Dominguez, a 17-year-old, was found unconscious in an apartment at 124 West Third Street.
This sad incident has deeply affected the community, leading to an outpouring of grief and support.
Autopsy Confirms Bayonne Teen Died from Gunshot
According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the Bayonne Police Department and the Bayonne Fire Department were alerted to an unresponsive male at the apartment shortly before 2:30 p.m.
Emergency Medical Services quickly transported John Dominguez to Bayonne Medical Center. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead just after 3 p.m. on the same day.
An autopsy conducted by the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the torso, and the manner of death was determined to be homicide.
Jersey City Teen Arrested in Bayonne Shooting
A 17-year-old boy from Jersey City was arrested in connection with the shooting.
The suspect has been charged with manslaughter, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Because the suspect is a minor, his identity and details about the shooting are confidential.
Manslaughter means causing someone’s death without intending to kill them, unlike murder, which involves a deliberate intent to kill.
Bayonne Community Unites in Grief & Support
John Dominguez, known as “Johnny,” is being remembered fondly. Many people shared tributes on social media, describing him as “loved by many” and “an amazing young man.”
His brother, Julius Dominguez, expressed the family’s deep sorrow on a GoFundMe page created to help with funeral and burial costs.
“We are all devastated by this unexpected loss, and we know the community is as well,” Julius wrote.
By Thursday afternoon, the campaign had raised over $13,000, showing strong community support during this difficult time.
As the legal process continues, the focus remains on remembering John and supporting his family. This event also highlights the need to address youth violence to prevent such tragedies in the future.
