Child Stabs Man To Death In South Jersey, Prosecutor Says

CAMDEN, NJ — A 15-year-old was arrested after a deadly stabbing on August 1, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office said.

The boy was charged with first-degree murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.

At around 3 a.m., officers with the Camden County Police Department responded to Cooper University Hospital for a report of a person who was stabbed.

Davinne Evans, 28, of Camden, walked to the hospital and collapsed outside of the parking garage.

He was declared dead at around 3:50 a.m.

Officials were able to find a crime scene in the area of Broadway and Stevens Street and connect the child to the stabbing.

He was arrested and charged on Saturday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Camden County Prosecutor's Office at (856) 225-5086 and the Camden County Police Department at (609) 923-6853.

Submissions can also be sent online through the CAMDEN.TIPS site.

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