Ziyare Palmer, of Perth Amboy, Charged With Attempted Murder

A 24-year-old man has been arrested for slashing a man and cutting off some of his fingers during an attack under the Victory Bridge in Perth Amboy, authorities said.

Jon Craig

04/22/2024 11:34 a.m.

Ziyare Palmer, of Perth Amboy, was charged with attempted murder, weapons offenses and motor vehicle theft in what Perth Amboy police described as a domestic violence assault.

Palmer attacked a 39-year-old Woodbridge man at about 11:15 p.m. on April 14, police said.

The victim was yelling for help when police arrived. He was brought to an area hospital.

“This incident was a targeted act of domestic violence, and there is no ongoing threat to the public,” police said in a Facebook statement.

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