In the late afternoon of Saturday, May 3, 2025, a car crash on Merritt Street in Jersey City marked the tragic end of a man's life. First responders arrived at the scene near Old Bergen Road to find a vehicle that had struck a tree. Inside, they discovered the unresponsive driver, 39-year-old Devon Reid of Elizabeth, a male who had sustained a gunshot wound to his neck. Reid was rushed to the Jersey City Medical Center, but he was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 p.m.
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the fatal shooting. For a time, the suspect remained at large, and authorities sought information from the public, cautioning that the individual should not be approached.
After a thorough investigation, a suspect was identified and apprehended.
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Gerard Rosario, a 28-year-old resident of Jersey City, was arrested in Union City. The arrest was a coordinated effort by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit, the Gang Task Force, and the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Rosario has been charged with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. He was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility to await his first court appearance.
