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Newark Police Investigate North Ward Stabbing After Victim Walks Into Hospital

Newark

By: Tracie Carter 

Police in Newark are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday evening in the city’s North Ward, after a victim walked into a local hospital seeking treatment.

According to authorities, at approximately 5:20 p.m., officials at Clara Maass Medical Center alerted police after an unidentified individual entered the emergency room with a stab wound.

The victim told officers they had been stabbed near the intersection of Stone Street and Crane Street before making their way to the hospital. 

The extent of the victim’s injuries has not been confirmed, though they were not reported as life-threatening.

In response, police canvassed the surrounding neighborhood to locate a possible crime scene and gather evidence.

No arrests have been reported, and the investigation remains active. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Newark police.