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Jawaun Bernabela was 19 when he was fatally shot in Newark, New Jersey, on July 21, 2014. After Bernabela and Anthony returned to the vehicle from a residence, a confrontation broke out. What the police later described as a planned robbery turned into a struggle and Bernabela was shot in the head.

Investigators arrested Soulton Anthony. He later pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter and unlawful possession of a weapon, admitted being under the influence of drugs at the time, and acknowledged gang affiliation. Under a plea agreement Anthony received a seven-year state prison sentence with credit for time served and became eligible for parole after serving nearly six years.

If anyone knew Jawaun, witnessed the events on Schuyler Avenue that day, or has information that could add detail, please share what is known.