Suspect Arrested in Paterson Woman's Fatal Stabbing

A 70-year-old woman was found fatally stabbed with multiple wounds in her Paterson, New Jersey apartment near Cianci and Market streets on May 6. Authorities responded around 2:18 p.m. and pronounced her dead at the scene. Two days later, police arrested Duwan Gales of Paterson as the suspect; he faces charges including possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and awaits a court appearance, with a motion for pre-trial detention to be filed. Officials have not disclosed the relationship between Gales and the victim or a possible motive. The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office or Paterson Police. The incident has left the local community shocked, with neighbors describing the woman as a well-liked and peaceful resident.