Suspect in New Year’s murder in Jersey City turns himself in

JERSEY CITY — The man suspected in the alleged killing of a man in Jersey City on Jan. 1 turned himself in on Jan. 3, after the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warrant for his arrest.
“The homicide suspect, Terrance Grant (also known and spelled as Terence Grant), turned himself into the East District of the Jersey City, Police Department on Jan. 3, at approximately 9:45 p.m.” said Gene Rubino, spokesperson for the prosecutor. “He was then turned over to the Prosecutor’s Homicide Unit. Grant is currently being held in the Hudson County Correctional Facility on $500,000 cash-only bail. He is expected to make his first court appearance sometime early this week.”
Also, on Jan. 3, the Medical Examiner determined that Jose Rodriguez’ (the victim) cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries to the head and the manner of death was homicide.
The death of Rodriguez, 51, was discovered by his roommate at Franciska Residence, a shelter located at 615 Grove St. in Jersey City, New Jersey. Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Investigators believe that Rodriguez was struck in the head with an object. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before 9 p.m. on Jan. 1.