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Husband Stabs Wife, Himself in Fairfield Domestic Incident

Fairfield Township (Essex)

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office was on the scene of a double stabbing in Fairfield Friday morning. 

According to a preliminary investigation, police were called to a 55+ community in the 20's block of West Greenbrook Road to investigate reports of a domestic violence incident before 7:30 a.m. 

Upon arrival, police found the husband and wife suffering stab wounds at that location. 

According to preliminary reports, both individuals were reportedly in life-threatening conditions. 

The incident is under an active and ongoing investigation. 

No other injuries were reported.   

Update 11:22 am At least one confirmed dead

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