⚠️ An Essex County jury convicted a West Orange man in two separate 2022 killings.
➡️ Prosecutors say one victim was a friend who was fatally shot during a gun attack.
🔴 The second victim was gunned down at an Orange mechanic’s shop the next day.
ORANGE — A New Jersey man may spend the rest of his life in prison after killing two members of his community.
On Monday, Essex County prosecutors announced that Darniel Thomas, 26, of West Orange has been convicted of two counts each of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and attempted murder. He was also found guilty on weapons charges.
Sentencing is June 29. Each murder conviction carries 30 years to life in prison.
Prosecutors say first shooting killed Thomas’ friend
According to prosecutors, Thomas killed two people in as many days…