The New Jersey prosecutor’s office detective who was murdered during a home invasion retaliated and shot one of his attackers in the chest before dying from his own injuries, authorities said. Four people were accused of “heinous crimes”.
Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley, 51, of the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds at her home in Bridgeton on October 15 after witnesses reported seeing people kicking in her front door. It is unclear whether he was targeted because of his job.
According to court documents, four suspects were arrested Monday, one of whom — 29-year-old Nishawn Mucherson — went to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. Retrieved from NJ.com,
He told police he was wounded in a separate shooting — but authorities believe he suffered the injury while Mosley fought for his life against at least three intruders.
“Mosley defended himself by shooting Mucherson in the chest,” the affidavit said of the detective’s heroic last act.
It is believed that Mucherson was picked up by two other suspects – Jared Brown, 31, and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32 – all three dressed in black and broke into the detective’s home and shot him.
According to the complaint, after dropping off the injured Mucherson at Inspira Medical Center in Bridgeton, Brown and Willis returned to a nearby residence and changed their clothes.
All three were charged Monday with multiple charges, including burglary and first-degree murder.
Cyndia Pimentel, 38, was charged with tampering with evidence, obstructing an investigation and obstruction of justice.
According to NJ.com, Pimental’s vehicle was used to transport the suspects and he allegedly tried to hide the truck from law enforcement.
The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office said the four were charged with “heinous crimes” but did not elaborate on the motive, including whether Mosley was targeted for his job or It was a random home invasion.
Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland called the charges “an important step toward justice for Detective Sergeant Monica Mosley and her family.”
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to ensure that those responsible for this horrific act are held accountable. Our hearts go out to the loved ones and colleagues of Detective Sergeant Monica Mosley during this incredibly difficult time.
Mosley began her career as a paralegal specialist in the prosecutor’s office in 2006 and became a county detective in 2009.
New Jersey Attorney General Matthews said, “The law enforcement community and the State of New Jersey have lost a tenacious and dedicated public servant, but we know that the loss of Sergeant Monica Mosley will be felt most deeply by her family, loved ones and colleagues. Has been done.” Jay Platkin said in a statement.
“While nothing will ever bring Sgt. As Mosley returns to the people who loved him, we hope that the focused, coordinated efforts in this case will provide them with the comfort of knowing that justice is being served.
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