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UPDATE: Three Wanted for Questioning in Deadly Newark North Ward Stabbing

Newark

Essex County officials seek help from the public identifying three individuals in connection with a stabbing homicide.

Police say the individuals have not been charged with a crime.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is seeking to contact them regarding the Oct. 10 murder of Mr. Mario Esquivel Lopez, 28, of Newark.

Lopez was fatally stabbed on the 400 block of 4th Avenue in the City of Newark.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877 TIPS- 4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.

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