Convicted killer, 19, gets 12 years for shooting death of teen

New Jersey 101.5 - Dec 18th, 2024
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Azair Wilson, a 19-year-old from Atlantic City, was sentenced to 12 years in state prison for the first-degree aggravated manslaughter of Tamaj Bennett, 18. The shooting occurred on June 18, 2023, when Wilson fired multiple shots at Bennett near a convenience store, resulting in Bennett's death. After fleeing the state, Wilson was arrested in Georgia. Despite a plea deal recommending an 18-year sentence, Judge Jorge Coombs sentenced Wilson to 12 years, requiring him to serve 85% of the term before parole eligibility, followed by five years of parole supervision.

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5.0
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7
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5
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3
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