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Jersey City Man Attacks Woman, 2 Kids With Knife Before Killing Himself, Authorities Say

A Jersey City man attacked a woman and two children with a knife before fatally turning the weapon on himself Monday morning, authorities said.

76 Van Wagenen Ave., in Jersey City

76 Van Wagenen Ave., in Jersey City

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The unidentified 54-year-old man was found dead with an apparent knife wound to his throat on the second floor of an apartment at 76 Van Wagenen Ave., around 7:15 a.m., Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione said. He was pronounced dead soon after. 

A 29-year-old woman, a 2-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy also suffered various cuts and gashes on their necks, Wallace-Scalcione said.

The three victims were hospitalized where they were treated for non life-threatening injuries. They were in stable condition as of Tuesday.

No further information was released as this was a domestic violence incident.

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