Crime & Safety
Irvington Man Dies In Fatal Stabbing: Prosecutors
An Irvington man was stabbed to death, authorities said. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday.
IRVINGTON, NJ — A 35-year-old man died early Wednesday morning after he was stabbed in Irvington, authorities said.
According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, Irvington police responded to the scene of an alleged stabbing on the 100-block of Tichenor Terrace at 2:03 a.m. Officers found Haleem Youngblood, 35, of Irvington, suffering from an apparent stab wound.
Youngblood was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:06 a.m.
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No arrests have been made, prosecutors and Irvington police said in a joint statement.
An investigation is ongoing. Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432.
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