A man in Piscataway, NJ, killed his mother and grandparents with a knife before being fatally shot by police after charging at officers with the weapon.
Man Kills Mother and Grandparents in Piscataway
PISCATAWAY, New Jersey (WABC) — Officials in Piscataway reported on Tuesday that a man with a knife killed his mother and grandparents before police shot and killed him on Monday.
Incident Details
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | River Road | Officers responded to a 911 call |
| N/A | N/A | Suspect charged at officers with a knife |
| N/A | N/A | Police shot and killed the suspect |
| N/A | N/A | Three bodies found inside the home |
Officers arrived at the scene after receiving a 911 call from a man reporting that someone had a knife. When they arrived, the suspect was holding a knife or machete. Officers attempted to use tasers, but they did not stop him.
Authorities stated that the suspect charged at the officers with the weapon, leading to the officers shooting and killing him. Inside the home, police found three bodies believed to be the suspect’s mother and grandparents.
The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office are investigating the deaths. Neighbors told Eyewitness News that they had pleasant encounters with the residents of the home in the past.
The investigation is ongoing. Officials say it appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community.
