By: Richard L. Smith
Newark police are investigating the motive behind a stabbing incident that left a man severely injured in the South Ward on Monday.
Director Fritz Fragé reported that at approximately 3:52 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, officers responded to a call about a stabbing at a residence in the 100 block of Schley Street. Upon arrival, they found a man who had been stabbed.
The victim was transported to University Hospital, where he is in critical but stable condition.
Authorities have taken a suspect into custody, who is known to the victim. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
