A manhunt was underway in New Jersey on Friday for a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that left one person dead.
Trasfu Bennett is accused of gunning down Roshaud Rhett on the 300 block of Maurice Street in Millville the morning of June 14, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office. He allegedly pulled a vehicle up alongside 20-year-old Rhett, and then opened fire.
The victim was then rushed to Inspira Medical Center in Vineland where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Bennett has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and second-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes in the shooting, the prosecutor’s office said.
A second suspect, James Henry, is also accused of returning gunfire at the scene. He’s facing charges including unlawful possession of a handgun and possessing a handgun for an unlawful purposes, which are both second-degree crimes.
Bennett was taken into custody late Thursday, according to the local Patch, while Henry remained at large as of Friday afternoon. He should be considered armed and dangerous, police warned.
Authorities are also searching for a 16-year-old, who has not been identified due to his age. They believe the teen was in the vehicle with Bennett when the shooting occurred last weekend. The prosecutor’s office referred to the juvenile as a runaway, who should “be considered vulnerable at this time.”
Anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact authorities at njccpo.gov/tips.
