Teen Accused Of Stabbing Newark Man To Death In His Apartment

Newark NJ

25 May, 2021

5:17 PM

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NEWARK, NJ — A 14-year-old juvenile has been accused of stabbing a Newark man to death in his apartment last weekend, authorities said. Jorge Martinez, 55, was stabbed in his Parker Street home in the predawn hours on Friday. He was pronounced dead at 2:35 a.m., according to a joint statement from the Essex County Prosecutor's Office and the Newark Department of Public Safety. Authorities have charged a 14-year-old juvenile suspect with murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, police said Tuesday. The Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the death. Anyone with information can contact 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Keep updated with local public safety alerts at the Patch Newark Facebook page. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected]