Juvenile Charged in Connection to February 17, 2023 Fatal Stabbing in Paterson

Posted Tue, Feb 21, 2023, From Passaic County Prosecutor's Office
Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Acting Paterson Police Chief Bert Ribeiro announce that a 15-year-old male from Paterson has been charged in connection to the February 17, 2023 homicide which occurred in the area of 147 Park Avenue. The juvenile is charged with acts of juvenile delinquency that would constitute the crimes of Murder, first degree; Aggravated Assault, second degree; Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, fourth degree; and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, second degree, if he were an adult.

On February 17, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m., police officers responded to the area of 147 Park Avenue, Eastside High School, in the City of Paterson in response to a reported stabbing. Upon their arrival, officers located two juveniles, a 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old male, with apparent stab wounds outside the property of the school. Both juveniles were transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center where the 14-year-old juvenile was subsequently pronounced deceased. The 16-year old victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries and later released. The subsequent investigation resulted in the identification of the 15-year old as the individual who committed the stabbing. The suspect was taken into custody this afternoon without incident and is currently detained pending further court proceedings.

A juvenile delinquency complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the juvenile is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The matter has been referred to the Passaic County Family Court, Juvenile Part, for further proceedings.

The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact us on our tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Detective Bureau at 973-321-1120.
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