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Stabbing Critically Injures Male Victim in Newark

Newark

A violent stabbing in the city's North Ward has police on the scene investigating.

Police were called to the 900 block of South Franklin Avenue (Stephen Crane) at around 7:15 p.m. on reports of an injured person.

Arriving officers located a male victim bleeding after suffering multiple stab wounds to the back according to reports.

The victim was rushed to University Hospital where his injuries were only reported to be critical.

Police have a crime scene established and an investigation underway.

There are no immediate reports of an arrests at this time.

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