JERSEY CITY — Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio said on Friday a 19-year-old Jersey City has been was charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of his 17-year-old girlfriend.
Quaneera Adams was killed Tuesday night by a gunshot wound to the head, according to DeFazio, in her Dales Avenue home. DeFazio said Miller was the only person present at the home at the time of the shooting.
DeFazio said at first investigators was looking into her death as a suicide but after further investigation decided it was a homicide.
DeFazio said Miller was also charged with “the possession of a .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun for unlawful purpose” and “leaving the scene of a physically helpless, injured victim.” Investigators also allege that Miller cleaned the crime scene of blood before he called for medical help for Adams, who was wounded badly but still alive.
DeFazio said the investigation is ongoing but it is believed that the shooting may have stemmed from a domestic dispute.
DeFazio said Miller’s bail is set at $250,000 cash or bond and he is currently in the Hudson County jail in Kearny. – RK