The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred downtown Friday afternoon, authorities said.
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By John Heinis/Hudson County View
Shortly after 12:20 p.m. yesterday, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a stabbing in the area of Jersey Avenue, 1st Street, and Maxwell Street, Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said in a statement.
Responding officers located an injured man with an apparent stab wound to the abdomen. He was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead just after 1 p.m.
The cause and manner of death, as well as a positive identification of the man, are pending with the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, according to Mello.
During the initial investigation, a person of interest was identified and remains in custody.
This matter is actively being investigated by the HCPO Homicide Unit and the Jersey City PD.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the HCPO at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at: http://hcpo.org/tips. All information will be kept confidential.