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Police said a 45-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were visiting at 3145 Rochambeau Ave on Aug. 25 with a third woman.
According to reports, an argument occurred leading to the three being stabbed near a stairwell. On police arrival, they located 29-year-old Gina Cooks in front of the building with a stab wound to her chest and the 33-year-old woman slashed in her hand. Once they entered the apartment, officers located 45-year-old Roberto Jimenez with multiple stab wounds to the torso. H was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The two women were rushed to St. Barnabas Hospital, where the 29-year-old woman later died.
Derrick Williams, 55, of 3145 Rochambeau Ave was arrested and charged with two counts of murder, and one count of attempted murder.
Anyone with information regarding the stabbing can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.