Police arrest three teens in connection to shooting death of taxi driver in New Jersey

Monday, May 15, 2023
SOMERSET COUNTY, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police have arrested three suspects who they say were involved in the death of a taxi driver in New Jersey.

Three teens were arrested following the fatal shooting of 57-year-old Kofi Addo, who was shot and killed in what authorities believe was an attempted robbery in Franklin Township Thursday night.

The teens are just 13 and 14-years-old.

Police say Addo was shot after he picked up the teens.

They say the suspects intended to rob Addo when one of them shot and killed him.
[Ads /]
Officials responded to the 911 call that night reporting a shooting in the area of Rose Street and Sydney Place, and upon arrival found the victim with a gunshot wound.



First responders performed life-saving measures on the victim who was transported to an area trauma center where he was later pronounced dead.


[Ads /]
The teens, who were arrested on Friday, were transported to the Somerset County Prosecutor's Officer where two of the three were charged with first-degree murder, among other charges, including first-degree robbery and second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery.

ALSO READ| Daniel Penny arraigned on manslaughter charge, enters no plea; Neely's family attorneys speak out
Daniel Penny arraigned on manslaughter charge


----------
* Get Eyewitness News Delivered
* More New Jersey news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube
Submit a News Tip
Copyright © 2024 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.