Two people stabbed in West Farms, one dead

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According to police, on Sept. 5, 2021, an unidentified male shot an 18-year-old male in his right leg in front of 1183 Shakespeare Ave.
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Two people were stabbed in West Farms early Thursday morning, leaving one dead and the other injured.

Authorities say that on Aug. 19, at 3:18 a.m., a person was stabbed inside 2115 Honeywell Ave., apt 2N.

Upon arrival, officers found two people with stab wounds. O’neal Corley, a 57-year-old man, had multiple stab wounds to his body and the second victim, a 66-year-old female had stab wounds to her right forearm.

EMS transported both victims to Saint Barnabas Hospital. The woman is listed in stable condition, but Corley succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Pursuant to an ongoing investigation an individual has been taken in custody for the above incident with charges pending.