Juvenile Stabbed In Bloomfield, Police Charge Teen With Attempted Murder

This article was updated on Feb. 19

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Bloomfield police have charged an 18-year-old suspect with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing that happened Tuesday, authorities say.

According to the Bloomfield Police Department, officers found a juvenile victim with multiple stab wounds on Walnut Street at 12:57 p.m.

Police immediately started to give the injured teen medical aid while establishing a crime scene. Bloomfield fire and EMS crews also responded to the scene to aid the wounded minor, authorities said.

Emergency responders transported the victim to a nearby hospital. The juvenile is currently recovering, police said.

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT

Detectives issued an arrest warrant for Johan C. Ibarra in connection with the stabbing, police said Wednesday.

Ibarra, 18, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Bloomfield police previously said they were searching for Ibarra. He was apprehended Wednesday night.

Bloomfield police chief George Ricci commended the involved officers for conducting a swift investigation, as well as rendering first aid to the victim.

Mayor Jenny Mundell thanked the officers, firefighters and EMS personnel that responded to the scene.

“This has been a deeply upsetting incident for our community,” Mundell said. “Our thoughts are with this young resident and their family, and Bloomfield stands together in support of them.”

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