The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
At approximately 12:35 p.m., the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a stabbing on Dwight Street near Bergen Avenue. Responding officers located an unresponsive male – later identified as Kareem Mack, 47, of Jersey City – with multiple apparent stab wounds. He was transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after 1:10 p.m.
During the course of the investigation, Kyshawn Foster, 26, of Jersey City, was identified as a person of interest and later charged with Murder in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3a(1), Unlawful Possession of a Weapon in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5d, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4d. He was arrested on Jackson Street in Hoboken and is being detained at the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance. This matter is being investigated as an act of domestic violence.
Prosecutor Mello credited the Homicide Unit, the Jersey City Police Department, and the Hoboken Police Department with the investigation and arrest. The above charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6)
