Crime & Safety
Linden Resident Fatally Stabbed In Newark: Authorities
A 35-year-old Linden resident was stabbed in Newark. He was pronounced dead at East Orange General Hospital, authorities said.
NEWARK, NJ — A 35-year-old Linden resident was fatally stabbed in Newark on Friday, authorities said.
Quan Williams, 35, of Linden was stabbed near South Orange and South Munn avenues, according to a joint statement from the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety.
Emergency responders transported Williams to East Orange General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 2:17 a.m., authorities said.
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The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the stabbing and is seeking assistance from the public. 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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