Alvin Wyatt

MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic City man has been indicted for murder and other charges in connection to the fatal shooting of a 10-year-old boy, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

On Tuesday, Feb. 4, an Atlantic County Grand Jury returned an indictment against Alvin Wyatt, 31, in the death of 10 year-old Micah Tennant who was shot at the Pleasantville-Camden High School football game in Pleasantville on Nov. 15, 2019.

Wyatt was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

Wyatt was initially charged with the shooting which struck one adult and two juveniles.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, Pleasantville Police Department, Absecon Police Department, Atlantic City Police Department, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department and Stockton Police Department assisted in the investigation.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Seth Levy represents the state in the matter.


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