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

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Monday, November 29, 2021
Person of interest sought in stabbing of woman in NJ
The 54-year-old woman told police she was stabbed multiple times near her home. The woman's 84-year-old mother was then discovered dead in the home.

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.

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