15-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Camden Stabbing Death

Camden, N.J. — A 15-year-old from Trenton has been charged with murder in connection with a stabbing earlier this month that left a 28-year-old Camden man dead after he walked to a hospital and collapsed outside the parking garage.

The juvenile was arrested and charged August 22nd with first-degree murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.

Victim Walked to the Hospital

At approximately 2:53 AM on August 1st, Camden County Police responded to Cooper University Hospital after a stabbing victim walked in and collapsed outside the parking garage. 28-year-old Davinne Evans of Camden was pronounced dead at 3:49 AM. Officers subsequently located the crime scene in the area of Broadway and Stevens Street.

Broadway and Stevens Street in Camden, NJ - Photo: Google Maps

Detectives identified the 15-year-old as the suspect responsible for the stabbing.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Det. Jake Siegfried of the Camden County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5086.

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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