Authorities are on the scene of a violent fatal stabbing that happen a short time ago in the city's Ironbound section.
Police were called to the 100 block of Van Buren Street shortly before 3 p.m. on reports of an assault in progress.
When cops arrived to the scene, they found a male victim reportedly suffering a stab wound to the chest. The victim (reported to be around the age of 30-years-old) died from his injuries a short time later.
One person was detained for questioning for the stabbing.
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office are continuing the investigation.