MAYS LANDING A 31-year-old Atlantic City man is now charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of a 10-year-old boy, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced today.
On behalf of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, we would like to express our sincere condolences to the Tennant family on the tragic passing of Micah. Words at this time seem so insufficient to portray the anger and outrage that our community feels regarding his loss. However, his spirit will live on in so many people that he inspired. I have directed the charges against Alvin Wyatt be immediately upgraded to murder. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office will seek to prosecute this matter to the fullest extent of the law, Tyner said in a statement.
Wyatt was initially charged with the shooting which struck one adult and two juveniles. Wyatt still faces charges of two counts of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
There were four other males at the game and connected to the shootings and are charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and certain persons not to possess a weapon. The individuals include Michael Mack, 27, Tyrell Dorn, 28, Shahid Dixon, 27, all of Atlantic City, and Vance Golden, 26, of Pleasantville.
Dixon is also charged with eluding.
After the shootings the four men fled from the Absecon Police in a vehicle and drove into Atlantic City. One of the passengers threw a gun out of the vehicle while entering Atlantic City.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office, Pleasantville Police Department, Absecon Police Department, Atlantic City Police Department, ATF, Atlantic County Sheriff's Department and Stockton Police Department were all instrumental in quickly apprehending these individuals.
Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seth Levy represents the state in the matter.
