Photo: Person of interest sought in stabbing of woman in Belleville, NJ

BELLEVILLE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Belleville Police in have released a photo of a person of interest after a woman was stabbed last weekend.

The 54-year-old woman told police she was stabbed multiple times near her home.

Her 84-year-old mother was then discovered dead in the home.

Essex County prosecutors said the older woman's death does not appear suspicious.

The motive for the reported stabbing remains under investigation a week later.

Belleville Police said there is no risk to the community.

But they are asking anyone with information about the person in the photo to contact them.

ALSO READ | Video shows 2 NYPD cops shot by suspect during struggle in Bronx

Marcus Solis reports on surveillance video released after the two officers were shot in a struggle with the suspect.

----------

* Get Eyewitness News Delivered

* More New Jersey news

* Send us a news tip

* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts

* Follow us on YouTube

Submit a News Tip