More arrests in shooting death of 12-year-old Genesis Rincon

Authorities have arrested and charged two more men in connection with the shooting death of 12-year-old Genesis Rincon, the Paterson girl who was gunned down while riding her scooter on a city street, officials said Friday.

Arrests made in connection to the fatal shooting of Genesis Rincon

In a statement, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Acting Police Chief William Fraher announced the arrests of Jeffery Ellerbee, 21, and Marshae Anthony, 19, both of Paterson.

Paterson men charged with shooting death of Genesis Rincon. Jeffery Ellerbee, 21, and Marshae Anthony, 19, both of Paterson.

Ellerbee faces charges of first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, authorities said.

His bail was requested at $2 million, cash only. He was scheduled for a first court appearance Tuesday morning.

Prosecutors charged Anthony with second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. Prosecutors asked for him to held on $75,000 bail.

Source: NJ.COM