East brunswick stabbing suspect arrested in menlo park — Police vehicle with lights on at a crime scene.

Police track stabbing suspect to the hometown of Thomas Edison

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ—A local man, Heng Shao, 40, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a victim multiple times in East Brunswick. The East Brunswick Police Department made the arrest following a collaborative effort with nearby jurisdictions.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at around 2:08 PM. The victim, who was attacked in a residence on Buttonwood Drive, managed to escape to a house on Winding Woods Drive in Sayreville, where emergency services were alerted. The victim was then transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police response quickly leads to the arrest

Responding to a tip from the Sayreville Police Department, East Brunswick officers attempted to locate the suspect at the Buttonwood Drive residence. Shao, identified as the son of the victim, had already fled the scene in a silver Honda Accord. A subsequent investigation led officers to Menlo Park Mall in Edison, where Shao was detained by Edison Police and later taken into custody by East Brunswick Police.

Shao faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes. He is currently held at Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center. It is important to note that the charges against Shao are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Police chief commends investigation and police

East Brunswick Police Chief Frank LoSacco commended the swift response of the officers and dispatchers involved. “Their hard work serves as evidence of their commitment to keeping the community safe,” said Chief LoSacco, also thanking the Sayreville and Edison Police Departments for their crucial assistance in the case.

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