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Long Branch Today
By the People, for the People
Three Teens Indicted in Fatal Pier Village Shooting
North Brunswick teen killed in Long Branch incident
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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A Monmouth County grand jury has indicted three teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old North Brunswick man at Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey last year. Dwayne Exilus, 19, Isaiah Z. Walker, 19, and Jahbron J. Goff, 18, have been charged with various offenses including murder, conspiracy, and weapons possession.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and youth crime in New Jersey communities. The indictment of these three teens raises concerns about public safety, juvenile justice, and the need for effective crime prevention and intervention programs.
The details
The shooting occurred on June 12, 2025 around 8:58 pm at the Chelsea Avenue beach area between the shoreline and the Pier Village boardwalk in Long Branch. Police responding to reports of shots fired found the victim, Chrystofer A. Whyte, 18, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined that Goff was the individual responsible for firing the fatal shot, while Exilus, Walker, and another juvenile were involved in the unlawful possession of firearms and efforts to conceal Goff's involvement.
- The shooting occurred on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at approximately 8:58 p.m.
- The Monmouth County grand jury indicted the three teens on February 9, 2026.
The players
Dwayne Exilus
A 19-year-old charged with second-degree conspiracy to commit unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, third-degree hindering, and third-degree hindering the apprehension of another.
Isaiah Z. Walker
A 19-year-old charged with second-degree conspiracy to commit unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, third-degree hindering, and third-degree hindering the apprehension of another.
Jahbron J. Goff
An 18-year-old charged with first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree conspiracy to commit unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, and third-degree hindering.
Chrystofer A. Whyte
The 18-year-old North Brunswick victim who was fatally shot.
Raymond S. Santiago
The Monmouth County Prosecutor who announced the indictments.
What they’re saying
“This tragic incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence and youth crime in New Jersey communities. The indictment of these three teens raises concerns about public safety, juvenile justice, and the need for effective crime prevention and intervention programs.”
— Raymond S. Santiago, Monmouth County Prosecutor (tapinto.net)
What’s next
The case is being prosecuted by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. The defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address youth violence, including improved access to mental health resources, community-based prevention programs, and stronger gun control measures to keep firearms out of the hands of minors.
