New Jersey

Man charged with the murder of 16-year-old Jason Glisson

Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced they have made an arrest in the shooting death of 16-year-old Jason Glisson of Asbury Park, NJ.

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16 years ago

July 21, 2010

UVM Staff

Man Charged With The Murder of 16-Year-Old Jason Glisson

Jasson Glisson, Photo Credit Facebook

Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office announced they have made an arrest in the shooting death of 16-year-old Jason Glisson of Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Police arrested Taj Williams, 19, of Neptune, New Jersey, and charged him with first‑degree murder.

On June 30, someone shot and killed Glisson at the intersection of Bangs Avenue and Ridge Avenue in Asbury Park.

Neptune and Asbury Park police assisted in the arrest of Williams. Officials are holding Williams in the Monmouth County Jail in Freehold Township on $2 million cash‑only bail.

Courts presume every person innocent until proven guilty.

Photo source: Facebook.com

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