Passaic teen killed, another hospitalized in stabbing early Sunday
A 16-year-old from Passaic died early Sunday after a stabbing in the west side of the city, according to law enforcement officials.
The unnamed male victim was fatally stabbed at about 1:20 a.m. during an altercation near the intersection of Krueger Place and Poplar Street, according to a joint announcement from city police and the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A second stabbing victim, a 17-year-old Passaic male, was hospitalized at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, they said.
Police said the investigation is ongoing. No suspects have been named.
"This is a tragic loss of a minor," Mayor Hector Lora said. "I would pray that all of our young people in our city would understand that life is precious."
Police are asking anyone with information about the Oct. 9 stabbing to contact the Prosecutor's Office at 877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or the Passaic Police Detective Bureau at 973-365-3900.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Passaic NJ stabbing: 16-year-old killed, 17-year-old hospitalized
