A 72-year-old Paterson man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 70-year-old woman inside a Passaic County residence earlier this week, according to authorities.
The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office announced the charges in what investigators described as a deadly domestic incident that has shocked the local community.
Elderly Suspect in Custody
The elderly suspect, whose identity has been released but is being withheld in this report until family notifications are complete, was taken into custody shortly after the incident according to TAPinto Paterson .
Prosecutors confirmed the suspect and victim knew each other, though the exact nature of their relationship and potential motive have not yet been disclosed to the public.
Victim Discovered With Multiple Wounds
First responders arrived at the residence after receiving a 911 call reporting a stabbing incident. Upon arrival, they discovered the elderly female victim with apparent stab wounds, authorities reported…