By: Richard L. Smith
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Irvington Police Director Tracy Bowers announced today that the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the fatal stabbing of Mr. Haleem Youngblood, 35, of Irvington.
According to The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, on January 18, at 2:03 a.m., Irvington police were notified of an alleged stabbing inside a residence on the 100 block of Tichenor Terrace in Irvington.
Police arrived and found Youngblood suffering from an apparent stab wound.
Residents with knowledge of the case told RLS Media that an argument over some type of game inside the apartment between Youngblood and his girlfriend escalated physically and ended violently.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:06 a.m.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
No official charges have been made at this time.
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.