Bowling Alley Stabbing Suspect Still At Large In Union County

LINDEN, NJ — A man is wanted following an argument that led to a stabbing at Linden Lanes on Friday night, said authorities.

On Nov. 8 at around 6:10 p.m., officers went to Linden Lanes, at 741 N. Stiles St, on reports of a stabbing.

Linden Police Officers found the victim, a 25-year-old man from Newark, outside of the business.

The victim was reportedly involved in an argument with a coworker, identified as Easkon Walker, 44, of Elizabeth, said Linden Public Information Officer Capt. Christopher Guenther.

The argument escalated, and Walker allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene, said Guenther.

The victim was treated on scene and taken to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries.

Walker is charged with third-degree aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and other weapons-related charges. He remains at large.

The incident remains under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau, and anyone with information about this incident or Walker's whereabouts is urged to contact Det. Nick Philippakos at 908-474-8530 or via email at nphilippakos@lpdnj.org.

Information about this incident or any other crime can also be shared anonymously via email to crimetips@lpdnj.org.

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