Police are searching for a suspect who they believe stabbed a man to death in Toms River.
On Sunday, police announced murder charges filed against Steven Rosado, 20, of Lakewood Township.
Steven Rosado, Credit: Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
Police say Kevin Copes, 24, of Lakewood Township was taken to the hospital around 1 a.m. on Saturday where he later died from his injuries.
Investigators say they believe Copes was stabbed at the Briar Knolls Apartment Complex in Toms River. They also say an investigation revealed Rosado stabbed Copes after the two got into a fight.
Police say Rosado is currently at large and are seeking the public’s help in finding him. He has been charged with murder.
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Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call Detective John Caroll of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office at 732 929-2027 or Detective John Bajcic of the Toms River Police Department at 732 349-0150.
