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Suspect Charged After N.J. Bow-and-Arrow Killing and SWAT Standoff

Prosecutors cite no known motive, with charges including murder, aggravated arson, plus weapons offenses.

Overview

  • Pablo Criollo, 45, was struck by an arrow around 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 20 in Kearny and was pronounced dead at University Hospital in Newark.
  • Investigators identified 44-year-old Oscar Feijoo and went to his Kearny home the next day, where an attempt to question him turned into an hours-long barricade.
  • Authorities say multiple fires were set inside the residence before Feijoo exited armed with knives and surrendered shortly before 1 p.m. on Dec. 21.
  • Feijoo faces charges of murder, aggravated arson and weapons offenses, and prosecutors say additional counts are likely as the investigation continues.
  • Officials have reported no known relationship between the suspect and the victim, while a family GoFundMe surpassed $37,000 and mourners gathered for a vigil.