Millville, NJ, man charged in connection to fatal stabbing

A Millville man has been charged in connection to a fatal stabbing in Cumberland County late last week.

Wilbert Pace of Bridgeton, NJ, killed

Bridgeton Police say at about 3:30 Friday morning, October 11th, they were called to E. Commerce St. between Laurel St. and Mayor Aitken Drive for reports of a disturbance.

At the scene, cops found 59-year-old Wilbert Pace of Bridgeton behind a building suffering from several stab wounds. Officers immediately attempted live-saving efforts until EMTs arrived, however, their efforts were unsuccessful.

Cornell Becton of Millville, NJ, charged

Bridgeton Police now say 37-year-old Cornell Becton has been charged with homicide and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in connection to the stabbing.

A man was fatally stabbed along East Commerce Street in downtown Bridgeton NJ - Photo: Google Maps

Becton is being held without bail at the Cumberland County Jail.

Help Bridgeton Police

Anyone with information on this case can contact Det. Veronica Cappoli at (856) 451-0033.

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