A Vineland man who allegedly shot and killed a 20-year-old Millville man two weeks ago was ordered held in jail until trial Friday.

Alonzo E. Mincey, 19, is charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon in the death of Thomas Smith III.

Co-defendants Jequise R. Forrest, 19, of Millville, and Jerramiah J. Michael, 19, of Bridgeton, have detention hearings scheduled for Tuesday.

Mincey only spoke during the hearing to confirm to Superior Court Judge Demetrica Todd that he understood his rights.

Officers responded to High and Oak streets at 6:53 p.m. Aug. 15 and found Smith suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced dead at

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