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Christian Velez arrested in connection to apparent road rage attack in Paramus

Suspect arrested in apparent road rage stabbing in Paramus
Suspect arrested in apparent road rage stabbing in Paramus 00:22

PARAMUS, N.J. -- A man has been arrested in connection to an apparent road rage attack in Paramus.

It happened Thursday on Route 4 East.

The Bergen County prosecutor's office says officers were called to the scene for reports of a stabbing and alleged road rage incident. When they arrived, they found a 28-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his back, side and arm. The suspect fled the scene.

The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

The prosecutor's office says the suspect, identified as 24-year-old Christian Velez, of Paterson, was arrested in Belleville on Thursday.

Velez has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.

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