Woman, 66, fatally stabbed in NJ home, attacker at large

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NEWARK, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- Officials launched an investigation after a 66-year-old woman was fatally stabbed inside a New Jersey residence earlier this week, according to acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II.

Police responded to a call at 1:41 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7 about an unresponsive woman inside of a home on Sunset Avenue in Newark, officials said.

Once inside, officers discovered Annie Gooden suffering from stab wounds, authorities said.

She was pronounced dead at about 2 p.m., police said.

There have been no arrests made and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-847-7432.

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