Police Seek Help With Fatal Stabbing In Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK, NJ - Authorities are seeking the public’s help in obtaining more information surrounding the New Year’s Eve stabbing death of an Asbury Park man. The 27-year-old died after he was stabbed at a Sewall Avenue apartment, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and Asbury Park Police are looking to speak with Fabian Vazquez-Quiroz in connection with the stabbing. He is only being sought for questioning and no charges are pending, authorities said.

Asbury Park police responded to a 911 call at 11:05 p.m. reporting a victim was stabbed. The victim was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune where he was pronounced dead at 11:32 p.m.

This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call Detective John Leibfried of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office at 800-533-7443 or Detective Sgt. Daniel Kowsaluk of the Asbury Park Police Department at 732-774-1300.

Anyone who feels the need to remain anonymous but who has information about a crime may contact the Monmouth County Crime Stoppers confidential telephone tip-line by calling 1-800-671-4400; can text “MONMOUTH” plus their tip to 274637 or they may email a tip via the website www.monmouthcountycrimestoppers.com.

Monmouth County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals and fugitives.

Authorities are seeking Fabian Vazquez-Quiroz for questioning in connection with a New Year's Eve stabbing. Photograph provided by Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.