The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will lead the investigation into a violent stabbing that claimed a man's life in Newark’s South Ward Monday.
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force, which includes detectives from the Newark Police Department, is investigating the fatal stabbing of Mr. Clacius Tate, 52, of Newark.
Police said at approximately 7:11 p.m., Newark Police Officers responded to a call regarding a male stabbing victim on the 100 block of Seymour Avenue.
When they arrived, they discovered Tate.
He was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8 p.m.
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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