Fatal Stabbing In Newark; Man Charged With Murder: Prosecutors

Newark NJ

08 February, 2022

9:33 AM

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NEWARK, NJ — Newark police are investigating a fatal stabbing that took place last weekend, authorities said. Kevin T. Williams, 34, of Newark, was stabbed late Saturday night on the 200-block of Sussex Avenue. He was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:21 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Michael T. Wylie, 31, has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the stabbing, prosecutors said. The two men were living in a homeless shelter on Sussex when the stabbing occurred, prosecutors said. Authorities said anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office tips line at 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]