JERSEY CITY — Hudson County Acting Prosecutor Gaetano T. Gregory said on Jan. 2 that an arrest warrant has been issued in connection with Friday’s apparent homicide of Jose Rodriguez, age 51.
On Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, the body of Rodriguez was discovered by his roommate at Franciska Residence, which is located at 615 Grove St. in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Investigators believe that Rodriguez was allegedly struck in the head with an object by another resident, age 49.
Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene near a Jersey City shelter shortly before 9 p.m.
A warrant for murder was issued for the other resident’s arrest. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating him. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office at (201) 915-1345 or hcpotips@hcpo.org. All calls will be kept confidential. He should not be approached as he is considered dangerous.
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