Prosecutor Seeks Public Assistance In Locating Man Wanted In Connection With Double Homicide In Jersey City

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old male wanted in connection with a double fatal shooting that occurred in Jersey City on Monday, May 18, 2026.

According to Prosecutor Wayne Mello, Treshawn Daniels of Jersey City is charged with murder, a crime of the first degree; attempted murder, a crime of the first degree; unlawful possession of a weapon, a crime of the second degree; and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, a crime of the second degree.

Mello says the defendant should not be approached and anyone with information regarding Daniels’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or leave an anonymous tip at hcpo.org/tips. All information will be kept confidential.

Shortly after 1 a.m., on Monday, May 18, 2026, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of shots fired in the area of 109-111 Old Bergen Road. Responding officers located two unresponsive males – later identified as Luis Quintero, 53, of Jersey City, and Kenneth Darby, 52, of Jersey City – inside a residence with apparent gunshot wounds. Both males were transported to Jersey City Medical Center where they were pronounced deceased.

The above charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.