Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said On Friday, January 1, at approximately 2:45 a.m., the Jersey City Police Department received a report of a possible stabbing victim found in the area of 333 Ocean Avenue in Jersey City.
Upon arrival, responding Police Officers found a male with an apparent stab wound to his torso.
The victim, later identified as Mr. Tyrone Haskins, 39, of Jersey City, was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Jersey City Medical Center.
Officials say Haskins was pronounced dead at approximately 3:20 a.m.
The cause and manner of death are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
The Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is actively investigating this case with assistance from the Jersey City Police Department.
No arrests have been made at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip on the Hudson County Prosecutor’s official website at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential.