WEST NEW YORK, NJ – A 34-year-old man was found dead from an apparent assault Wednesday night.
Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man, who was identified as Jose Cepeda, of West New York. The West New York Police Department was notified of an injured male in the area of 60th Street and JFK Boulevard East on Wednesday, at approximately 11:35 p.m.
Officers responding to the scene found a deceased male with visible upper body injuries, later identified as Cepeda.
He was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:23 a.m. on Thursday.
An autopsy will be performed by the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
Following an investigation, Wilfredo Flores, 36, of West New York, was arrested and charged with one count of Aggravated Assault.
Police believe Cepeda and Flores were involved in an interaction on Tuesday, December 27th.Additional charges may be filed against Cepeda.