Neptune Twp. resident was victim of stabbing incident
Prize R. Johnson, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene
A Neptune Township man has been identified at the victim of a late Monday night stabbing that took place in Asbury Park, according to a news release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prize R. Johnson, 19, was found dead inside a Washington Village apartment when police arrived on the scene following an emergency call that came through around 9:58 p.m. The call alerted police to a stabbing that took place in the 400 block of Ridge Avenue.
Initial reports said Johnson died en route to an area hospital, however, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1o:29 p.m. despite efforts made to save his life.
A joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department was immediately launched and is active and ongoing at this time.
Police did not disclosed whether there are any suspects or witnesses to the incident and no information about the details of his wounds was given.
Anyone with information relating to this investigation should contact Detective Michael Bonanno of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443 or Detective Daniel Kowsaluk of the Asbury Park Police Department at 732-774-1300.
Individuals wishing to provide anonymous information may also call Monmouth County Crime Stoppers at 800-671-4400. Callers to Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect or fugitive.
The following is the full release from the prosecutor’s office:
A Neptune Township man was found dead inside a Washington Village apartment Monday evening. Asbury Park police responded to 1259 Washington Avenue, Building 1, Apartment 53, following a 911 call around 9:58 p.m. on Monday January 5, 2015, reporting a person had been stabbed on Ridge Avenue before arriving at the apartment, announced Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.
The victim is identified as Prize R. Johnson, 19, of Neptune Township. Asbury Park Police arrived at the Washington Village Apartment where they found Johnson, but despite lifesaving efforts he died from his injuries and was pronounced dead at 10:29 p.m.
A joint investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department was immediately launched and is active and ongoing at this time.
Anyone with information relating to this investigation should contact Detective Michael Bonanno of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443 or Detective Daniel Kowsaluk of the Asbury Park Police Department at 732-774-1300.
Individuals wishing to provide anonymous information may also call Monmouth County Crime Stoppers at 800-671-4400. Callers to Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and are eligible to receive a cash reward if the information given leads to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect or fugitive.
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