Abel Angeles-Vargas, a 28-year-old originally from the Dominican Republic, was killed in a daylight shooting in Paterson, New Jersey. The attack occurred around 5:20 p.m. on March 15, 2025, near Market Street and Pennington Street when a Hyundai Elantra pulled up and three people exited the vehicle and opened fire. Angeles-Vargas was struck multiple times and later died at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center.

Authorities identified one alleged participant and arrested 18-year-old Davon White of Paterson on March 24, 2025; he has been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and two weapons offenses. The investigation remains active as police continue to seek information about the other individuals who left the vehicle and carried out the shooting.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about the vehicle or the other suspects, please share what is known with the investigating agency.