On Jan. 25, 2011, Coleman was walking home from school around noon when he was shot multiple times by David in front of his home in Orange. Coleman was pronounced dead at University Hospital a short time later, according to Assistant Prosecutor Portia Downing, who tried the case.

“This case is a painful illustration of what happens when young men have easy access to illegal weapons,” said Assistant Prosecutor Downing. “The defendant senselessly took the life a young man who had a bright future and in the process devastated the Coleman family. We hope this sentence give them some solace.’’

During sentencing, Judge Vazquez noted David had at least eight adult arrests and had repeatedly been accused of weapons offenses as a juvenile.

Assistant Prosecutor Downing commended Det. Phillip Gregory, the led Essex County Prosecutor’s Office investigator, and Orange Police Det. Michael Tingolie, for their work on the case.

Following a four-day trial before the Honorable Peter J. Vazquez, J.S.C., the jury deliberated all day Thursday and two and a half hours today before returning a guilty verdict.

David had previously been convicted of weapon charges in another trial back in September 2012 but that jury was unable to reach a verdict on the murder charge.

According to Assistant Prosecutor Portia Downing, who tried the case, Coleman was walking home from high school on Jan. 25, 2011 when he was shot multiples times by David around noon time. The shooting occurred in the 200 block of South Center Street, where the victim lived. Coleman was transported to University Hospital but died a short time later.

The motive for the shooting was unclear, although David knew Coleman, said Assistant Prosecutor Downing.

“There were no eyewitnesses. The case was circumstantial but because of the extraordinary police work done by Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Phillip Gregory and Orange Detective Sgt. Michael Tingolie we were able to convince the jury of the defendant’s guilt. We are very pleased. More importantly, the family that had to live through this nightmare is pleased,’’ said Downing.

Sentencing is scheduled for March 1. David faces 30 years to life.

Coleman died from multiple gunshot wounds. Around noon time on Jan. 25, 2011, he was found in the lobby of his apartment building located at 208 Center Street in Orange. He was pronounced dead a short time later at University Hospital.

Arrest warrants were issued yesterday for David. He was taken into custody late last night by detectives from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Orange Police Department. David is currently being held in the Essex County Correctional Facility.

Bail was set at $500,000 by the Honorable Peter J. Vazquez, J.S.C. David’s first court appearance is expected to be scheduled for early next week.

The investigation, which is being conducted by the Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, is continuing.

These charges are accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless or until he either pleads guilty or is found guilty in a court of law.