On july 19, ABC 7 reported that a 20-year-old son of a federal judge in newark, new jersey (Newark) was shoot killed and her husband was seriously injured several times at home.
judge Esther Salas (Esther Salas) was not injured.
The mayor of North Brunswick, New Jersey, Francis Mike Wormack (Francis "Mac" Womack), confirmed to ABC news that judge son had death..
Prosecutor Yolanda Sikone (Yolanda Ciccone), Middlesex County (Middlesex County), said the husband's.
The judge's son opened the door of the family's North Brunswick home and was shoot. around 5 p.m. Sunday, sources said
He was shot in the heart. "His son is a freshman at the Catholic University (Catholic University).
judge husband was subsequently shoot. several times, according to the source
A judge officer stated that a suspect was "still at large ".
According to several law enforcement sources, investigators obtained preliminary information that the shoot incident was carried out by people dressed as FedEx drivers.
The mayor said investigators were "trying to find the vehicle involved" in an attempt to track the suspect.
Wormack, a personal friend of the federal judge and her husband, said :" As a judge, she gets threat, but everyone says there's no threat ." lately
The FBI's Newark office said in a statement :" FBI are investigating the shoot incident that occurred on the night of 19 July at the home of Esther Salas judge North Brunswick, New Jersey. we are looking for a suspect and ask anyone who thinks they may have relevant information to call FBI newark office 973-792-3001. we are working closely with state and local partners and will provide further updates where possible. "
Also involved were the New Jersey Police Department, the North Brunswick Police Department and the Middlesex County prosecutor Office. According to one judge officer, United States bailiffs have been asked to provide security contingents to judge.
Sources say Salas judge received threat. in the past
authorities are investigating whether there is any link between the previous threat and shoot cases, or whether it is possible to involve the husband's work as a criminal defence lawer.
New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez said in a statement: "I know Judge Salas and her husband very well, and I am proud to recommend her to President Obama as the nominee for a federal judge in New Jersey. I am Judge Salas. Pray with her family that those who committed this terrible crime will be quickly arrested and brought to justice."
Saras was the first Latino judge. to work in a federal court in New Jersey