"Arias-Galva told authorities she was trying to merge into a single lane on South Pomona Road, outside Stockton University, when Heinz sped past her and cut her off on the afternoon of Sept. 11, according to court documents. As they neared the upcoming light, Heinz yelled at her, reached his hand out the window and fired a single shot, Galloway Police Capt. Mark D'Esposito said at the time."
"When officers arrived around 12:30 p.m., they found Arias-Galva suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound to her nose, but the suspect had already fled the scene. Investigators linked Heinz to the shooting through footage of him returning to his home in Port Republic armed with a handgun. There, he also retrieved two bags including one containing a rifle which were later found in a storage unit rented by one of Heinz's friends, police said."
"Authorities located and arrested Heinz several hours after the shooting at a relative's home in Galloway Township. The actor has maintained his innocence. Following his court appearance on Friday, his lawyer, Robin Lord, said she briefly discussed the plea deal with Heinz before he turned it down. Prosecutors had offered him 15 years in state prison for all charges, she said. It's not an acceptable one, Lord told reporters, adding that her client had been overcharged."
Ernest Heinz, 47, is accused of shooting Maritza Arias-Galva in the face during a road rage incident on Sept. 11 near Stockton University in Galloway Township. Police say Arias-Galva was merging when Heinz sped past, cut her off, yelled at her, reached out the window and fired a single shot, allegedly shouting "I'm going to kill you." Officers found Arias-Galva with a non-fatal gunshot wound to her nose; Heinz fled. Investigators linked Heinz to the shooting via footage of him returning home armed and retrieving bags later found in a friend's storage unit. Heinz turned down a 15-year plea offer and entered a not guilty plea.
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