JERSEY CITY – Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio said on Monday a suspect in the murder of a Jersey City man was arrested Sunday night.
DeFazio said Christopher A. Gonzalez, 21, aka “Stars” was arrested and charged with murdering Darryl U. Wilson, 24, of Summit Avenue, at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Boyd Avenue at around 10:40 p.m. Saturday. Gonzalez is also charged with attempted murder in the shooting of Wilson’s friend in the abdomen.
DeFazio said Gonzalez allegedly opened fire after Wilson’s friend was in a fight with Gonzalez’s friend. Wilson was shot while trying to break up the fight. DeFazio said the friend underwent surgery and is recovering at the Jersey City Medical Center.
“This is a gross overreaction; it is just wanton violence,” DeFazio said.
DeFazio also said Gonzalez made his first appearance in court on the charges this afternoon.
DeFazio said Gonzalez was also charged with weapons offenses. The semi-automatic pistol that Gonzalez allegedly used in the shooting has not been recovered, DeFazio said.
Anyone with further information can call the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Homicide Squad at (201) 915-1345. – Ricardo Kaulessar