Paterson man fatally stabbed in basement bedroom, police say

Police are investigating the death of a 49-year-old Paterson man who was found with multiple stab wounds in the basement of a home Saturday.

According to a statement by Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes Wesley Holmes was discovered at 5:40 a.m. in a basement bedroom on East 16th Street. Police say the victim was transported to St. Joseph’s Medical Center where he succumbed to his wounds at 6:48 a.m.

Police did not release any additional information and authorities say the investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or email information to TIPS@passaiccountynj.org.

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