Mom and Daughter Killed in New Jersey Home Invasion: Prosecutors [Video]

A mother and daughter were killed during a home invasion in New Jersey, and the suspect is the father of the younger victim’s son.

Marisol Nunez, 54, and her daughter Catherine Nunez, 33, were fatally shot inside Catherine’s home on Harrington Circle in Willingboro on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

On Friday, Nov. 1, Junior Edwards, 37 was charged with numerous felonies including, two counts of first-degree murder, home invasion burglary armed with a firearm and endangering the welfare of a child, according to a press release from the Office of the Burlington County Prosecutor.

Catherine’s 8-year-old son was inside the home during the shooting but was unharmed. Prosecutors said Edwards is the father of Catherine’s son.

Willingboro Township Police Department officers were called to the home just after 4 a.m. on Oct. 30 for a report of a burglary in progress. After entering the home, officers found the bodies of the …