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Police Kill Knife-Wielding Man at New Jersey Home as Three Bodies Are Found Inside, Officials Say

State investigators have not released identities or relationships as they lead the inquiry.

Overview

  • Authorities said Piscataway officers responded to a 911 call and fatally shot a man armed with a knife at a River Road home around 5:30 p.m.
  • After the shooting, three bodies were discovered inside the residence, according to the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.
  • The Attorney General's Office is investigating the incident, and no names of the suspect, victims, or involved officers have been released.
  • An ABC7 law enforcement source said the suspect charged with a machete and that tasers were deployed but did not stop him.
  • A nearby resident reported hearing three or four gunshots, and the state police union described the scene as a horrific crime.