Newark -- Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and East Orange Police Chief Phyllis Bindi announced today that the East Orange Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the apparent fatal stabbing of Mr. Calvin Scott, 43, of East Orange.
Officials say Scott sustained what appear to be fatal stab wounds in an incident that occurred on the 200 block of Brighton Avenue in East Orange.
Officials said he was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 11:33 am.
The cause of death will be determined by autopsy and the motive is being reported as a domestic family dispute.
Two other people -- a male and a female --- are at University Hospital being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
They are in stable condition. Their names are not being released at this time according to police.
No arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.