Officials: 2 children stabbed, 1 fatally, in Newark – News 12 New Jersey

Police in Newark are on scene outside an apartment building where News 12 has confirmed two children have been stabbed, and one has died.

The apartment building is located at 141 Park Ave., which is around the corner from Barringer High School at 90 Parker St.

Newark Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose says a 15-year-old “died of his injuries” and an 11-year-old was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Ambrose says there appears to be no threat to the area.

He says no arrests have been made.

Authorities have not released any names.

Members of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office were seen going in and out of the building.

AP wire services helped contribute to this report.