Jazariah Del Toro dies in fatal New Brunswick shooting

Jazariah Del Toro dies in fatal New Brunswick shooting
Fatal New Brunswick shooting death of Jazariah Del Toro – Obituary

On January 27, 2026, 16-year-old Jazariah Del Toro tragically lost her life after being shot inside a residence on Lawrence Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m., and authorities responded to the scene where Del Toro was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

A 16-year-old male from Mays Landing, Hamilton, was charged as a juvenile with aggravated manslaughter, unlawful possession of a handgun, and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose. Investigators confirmed that the two teens were acquainted, though the exact nature of their relationship has not been revealed.

The community is grieving the loss of Del Toro, and the investigation remains ongoing.