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UPDATE: Woman Killed in Violent Newark Stabbing

Newark

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Interim Newark Public Safety Director Raul Malave announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigatingthe fatal stabbing of Ebony Johnson, 42, of Newark. 

Officials said on Saturday, July 23 at approximately 12:35 am Newark Police discovered the victim on the 400 block of South 15th Street suffering from apparent stab wounds.

Officials said she was transported to University Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 8:22 am.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

 No arrests have been made. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Calls will be kept confidential.

 

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