Christian A. Smith, 23 with first-degree murder and a second-degree charge of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in connection with the killing of his stepfather, 43-year-old Dennis McKenzie.
NJ.com reports that Smith had visited the home of his mother and stepfather on the evening of October 9. A relative happened to visit at the same time, and invited a gay friend over.
Smith objected, shouting anti-gay slurs. A fight with McKenzie then ensued.Related: Five shot in attack near Atlanta Black Gay Pride event“He made it known to his stepfather that he did not approve of that person coming into their house … that their house was a house of God,” Assistant Prosecutor Dana Anton said in a statement. “The stepfather took a swing at.