14-YEAR-OLD FACES MURDER CHARGES, IN DEATH OF 55-YEAR-OLD MAN
" A 14-Year-Old Teen Was Charged In The Death Of A 55-Year-Old Newark Man."
NEWARK,NJ- On Tuesday May 25th authorities in Newark charged a 14-year-old teen with murder, in the stabbing death of a Newark resident, authorities reported.
The teen also faces weapons charges, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens and Newark Public Safety Director Brian O'Hara, reported in a statement.
Jorge Martinez 55, was stabbed around 2:00 a.m. Saturday in his apartment on Parker Street in Newark, according to the Prosecutor's Office. Mr Martinez later died at the hospital, officials stated.
Authorities did not release further details, including the name of the teen due to his age.
A possible motive for the attack wasn't given. The Essex County Homicide Task Force is continuing the investigation.
FILED UNDER MAY 26, 2021: LOCAL, LAW, NEWARK: