Deadly Stabbing in South Jersey: Police Need Your Help

Deadly Stabbing in Bridgeton: Police Need Your Help

Deadly Stabbing in New Jersey: Police Need Your Help

A Philadelphia man is being sought by authorities after allegedly entering into the home of a Bridgeton homeowner and fatally stabbing him, according to several accounts quoting police.

Elliot Q. Handy, 28, died Tuesday night, and Kenneth D. Tripline, 36, is wanted for murder and firearms violations, according to the Press of Atlantic City.

Police reportedly received a call about someone attempting to enter a house in the 100 block of South Avenue at approximately 9:45 p.m. According to NJ Advance Media, Handy had stab wounds to his body when police arrived.

After being brought to the hospital, Handy passed away. Tripline ran away. According to accounts, he is still at large and is regarded as dangerous and armed.

Anyone with information about the stabbing or Tripline’s whereabouts should contact Bridgeton police at 856-451-0033 or submit an anonymous tip online at BPD.TIPS.