Authorities: Man Stabs Brother Dead In Rutherford Apartment, Dials 911

A man stabbed his brother dead in a Rutherford apartment Tuesday night, then dialed 911 from there to report it, authorities said.

Bergen County Prosecutor's Major Crimes Unit
Photo Credit: *William Schievella (FILE)*

Jerry DeMarco

10/06/2020 10:18 p.m.

"The male victim died as a result of stab wounds, and one suspect is in custody," Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said, noting that it was a domestic violence assault. "No other individuals are believed to be involved."

The Bergen County Prosecutor's Major Crimes Unit joined Rutherford police at the Union Avenue building across from Union School and next to Rutherford Fire Department's West End firehouse shortly before 10 p.m.

Union Avenue was closed between Wells Place and Beech Street.

The Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification was summoned to collect evidence.

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