Crime & Safety
Bystander Helps Save Life Of Stabbing Victim In Newark: Police
A "Good Samaritan" drove the victim to the hospital in their own car. A search for two suspects continues, Newark police said.
NEWARK, NJ — A “Good Samaritan” recently helped to save the life of a stabbing victim in Newark, authorities announced Tuesday.
Police responded to the 900-block of Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard around 9 p.m. on Feb. 13 after getting a call about a potentially injured person, according to the Newark Department of Public Safety.
Before officers got to the scene, a bystander transported the wounded man to a nearby hospital in their own vehicle, police said.
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The victim arrived at the hospital in critical condition and needed emergency surgery. His medical condition has since been upgraded to “stable,” authorities said.
Police said that surveillance footage of the scene shows two men dressed in black walking away from the victim (see photos below).
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Authorities said anyone with information about the identity of the suspects can call the Police Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS(1-877-695-8477). Anonymous tips can also be made using the police division’s website.
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