Man Fatally Stabbed Wednesday Afternoon In The City Of Paterson
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 2:15 P.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,
PATERSON, NJ.- The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Investigations Unit and the Paterson Police Department are continuing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of a 38-year-old Paterson, New Jersey, man, whose lifeless body was found yesterday afternoon in the City of Paterson.
According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, just shortly before 2:30 p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a 911 Emergency Call reporting a stabbing in the area of Market Street and Veterans Place in the City of Paterson.
Police Officers Find Man Fatally Stabbed
Upon arrival, Police Officers located William Davis, 38, unresponsive, lying on the sidewalk, having sustained multiple stab wounds. Mr. Davis was immediately transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was subsequently pronounced deceased.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been reported, as Detectives continue their search for the suspect and a motive for the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding the fatal stabbing of Mr. Davis is urged to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Department’s Detective Bureau at (973) 321-1120. All calls and information will be kept confidential.
