The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old male that occurred on Friday, December 15, 2023.
At approximately 8:55 p.m., the Jersey City Police Department received a report of a stabbing incident in the area of Duncan Avenue and Wilmont Street in Jersey City. Upon arrival, responding officers located a male victim – later identified as Naseer Munroe, of Jersey City – with an apparent stab wound to the torso. Munroe was transported by Emergency Medical Services to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead shortly after 10:00 p.m. The Cause and Manner of Death are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are actively investigating this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Office of the Hudson County Prosecutor at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential. The above charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. R.P.C.3.6(b)(6)
