UPDATE: Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced today that the second suspect in the murder of Seton Hall University student Jessica Moore has been arrested.

Marcus Bascus, 19, of East Orange was taken into custody without incident at 316 North Empire Court in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania by officers for the United State Marshals Services, Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the East Orange Police.

Bail was set at $2 million. Bascus has been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, four counts of attempted murder and weapons charges.

The man who allegedly pulled the trigger in Friday evening’s East Orange shooting, which killed Seton Hall student Jessica Moore and injured four others, appeared in Essex County Superior Court this morning for arraignment.

Nicholas Welch, 25, of East Orange entered the crowded 6th floor court room casually, seemingly unaware of the news cameras, photographers, journalists, and radio personnel before him.

The room was silent, aside from the occasional clink of the suspect’s shackles, as Judge Peter Vasquez read the case’s charges: murder, four counts of attempted murder, conspiracy, and burglary.

Welch pleaded not guilty on all charges.

The suspect appeared comfortable and calm, as his defense attorney, Gerald Saluti, negotiated the proceedings. Saluti says he plans a movement motion that will reduce Welch’s two million dollar bail.

“There’s a huge amount of work that needs to be done,” said Saluti after the arraignment. “We need to make sure the appropriate person comes to justice.”

Acting county prosecutor, Robert Laurino also spoke to the press following the arraignment, commenting that the prosecution will oppose any future movements to reduce bail.

Both sides of the case have agreed that Welch will undergo a DNA test via mouth swab to compare to blood samples found at the crime scene. According to Laurino, the blood is from an injury that the shooter sustained in an altercation prior to initially leaving the party, before he returned with a gun.

Laurino seemed equally concerned in the apprehension of a second suspect, Marcus Bascus, 19, also of East Orange. The prosecutor explained that local authorities have teamed with the U.S Marshals to locate the suspect who may have fled the state.

“We’re pursuing all possible leads,” said Laurino. “We’re optimistic an arrest will be made shortly.”

Two women, who refused to give their last names, also appeared before the press prior to the post-arraignment press conference. Ebony, Welch’s alleged fiancée and mother of his two children and Raven, his alleged cousin, both expressed sorrow for the arrest of the suspect.

“My baby’s father would never do that,” said Ebony.

Jessica Moore’s aunt, who wished to remain unnamed, commented on behalf of the Moore family. Her extensive remembrance never mentioned the suspect or the inevitable anger the family feels over the murder but recalled the life of the deceased.

“This won’t dim the light on Jessica’s life,” said her aunt. “She was a beautiful reflection of her generation and of humanity.”

As the search for Bascus continues, Welch is scheduled to appear before a grand jury within 120 days.