It was a shocking and tragic night in Weehawken on August 15, 2024. What started as an ordinary evening in a typically peaceful neighborhood turned deadly when a 24-year-old man was shot and killed on Park Avenue.
The quiet streets were suddenly filled with police as they raced to the scene. Thankfully, this led to a quick arrest and the beginning of a thorough investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.
- 24-year-old Jhonnier Gamboa Acosta was shot and killed in Weehawken on August 15, 2024.
- 67-year-old Juan Perez was quickly arrested and charged with murder and weapons-related crimes.
- The investigation continues, with the Medical Examiner’s Office working to confirm the exact cause of death.
Death of 24-Year-Old Jhonnier Gamboa Acosta
Around 7 p.m. on August 15, 2024, the Weehawken Police received reports of gunshots near Park Avenue, between 37th and 41st Streets.
Though this area is typically calm and residential, it was suddenly the site of a tragic shooting. When officers arrived, they found 24-year-old Jhonnier Gamboa Acosta with multiple gunshot wounds.
Acosta was rushed to Jersey City Medical Center, but sadly, he was pronounced dead at 8:14 p.m. The Medical Examiner’s Office is still looking into the exact details of how he died.
67-Year-Old Juan Perez Arrested and Charged
Police from Weehawken and Union City acted quickly and arrested a suspect near the scene. The suspect, 67-year-old Juan Perez, was taken into custody and has been charged with murder, along with charges related to illegal weapon possession.
Perez is currently being held at the Hudson County Correctional Facility while he waits for his first court hearing.
Moving forward, the legal process will determine his fate, given that he faces serious charges that have drawn significant attention.
Community Reactions and Investigations Continue
Of course, the shooting has shaken the Weehawken community – an area generally known for being safe and peaceful.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities try to understand why this happened and whether any other details need to be uncovered.
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez praised the quick work of the Homicide Unit, the Weehawken Police Department, and the Union City Police Department, who worked together to arrest Perez.
However, she also reminded everyone that Perez is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.
Unfortunately, this shooting is a sad reminder that violence can happen anywhere, even in places where it’s least expected.
Now, the community will be closely watching as the legal process continues, and investigators will try to find out exactly what led to this tragic incident.
