Attempted Murder Charge For Jersey City Suspect In Hoboken Stabbing: Police

HOBOKEN, NJ — A 21-year-old Jersey City man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing in Hoboken last Saturday morning that left the victim with a collapsed lung.

Randy Barrett Jr. of Jersey City was arrested on Wednesday for the incident, in which a group of men from outside Hoboken confronted someone they believed was breaking into a car last weekend.

Police said that on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m. they responded to the area of Jefferson and Fourth Streets on reports of a stabbing.

They found the 22-year-old victim, who is not from Hoboken, with stab wounds to his chest.

Sgt. James Barbaro and Officer Aaron Font rendered life-saving aid by applying a chest seal and administering oxygen until the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance arrived, police said.

The ambulance took the man to the hospital, several blocks away. He was released a few days later.

Police said Friday, "An on-scene investigation revealed that four men confronted an individual, later identified as Barrett Jr., after witnessing him trying to break into parked cars. During an altercation, Barrett Jr. brandished a knife and stabbed a 22-year-old in the chest before fleeing the scene.

Further investigation into the stabbing by the Detectives Bureau, led by Police Officer Samuel Flores and Detective Connor Milne, identified Barrett Jr. as the suspect.

Police said Barrett Jr. was also connected to the break-in of at least one parked car in the same area, on the same night.

That case was investigated by Det. Fabian Quinones.

On March 19, 2024, two warrants were issued for Barrestt's arrest on multiple charges including:
• Attempted murder
• Aggravated assault (2 counts)
• Possession of weapons for unlawful purposes• Unlawful possession of weapons
• Theft
•Burglary

Barrett Jr. turned himself into Hoboken Police Headquarters on Wednesday. He was taken to the Hudson County Correctional Facility.

Last week, police advised anyone who is a victim of, or witnesses a crime to call 9-1-1 immediately and avoid confronting the alleged perpetrators.

In Hoboken, you can also call police at 201-420-2100.

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