A man has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred early Monday morning at the intersection of Straight Street and 16th Avenue.

Darwin Estrada-Cruz, 22, of Paterson faces charges of first-degree murder, which carries a sentence range of 30 years to life imprisonment.

The incident unfolded in the early hours of April 1, when police were called to the scene of a reported fight at around 1:54 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Jose Estrada-Cruz, 31, also from Paterson, unresponsive in a basement apartment. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigations revealed that the victim’s cousin, Darwin Estrada-Cruz, was responsible for his death, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.

Police arrested Darwin Estrada-Cruz the same day.

The State plans to file a motion for pretrial detention for Darwin Estrada-Cruz.