Homeowner charged in fatal shooting of tenant in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey home

Sunday, August 30, 2015
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS (WABC) -- The Bergen County Prosecutor says an 83 year-old man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of a tenant at his Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey home.

Authorities say the suspect made a 911 call at about 5 p.m. Saturday.

When police arrived at the home on Passaic Street, they discovered the body of the male victim downstairs in the rear of the house.
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The gunman, identified as John Wisse, was upstairs with a .38 caliber handgun, police say.

John Wisse


According to investigators, Wisse, the owner of the home, had a dispute with the tenant and allegedly shot him once in the chest.

The victim is identified as 38-year old Gerald Velardi, Jr.

Bail for Wisse is set $750,000.
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