Stabbing Victim Dies
Male with stab wounds was taken to Community Medical Center by friends
Also see: Search Continues for Man Wanted in Toms River Stabbing, http://patch.com/A-vGCv
A Lakewood man who was stabbed Saturday in Toms River has died.
The Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the stabbing death of a man identified by multiple sources as Lakewood resident Kevin Copes.
Toms River police were called to Community Medical Center about 1 a.m. after a man was brought to the emergency room by friends for treatment of stab wounds.
The police referred comment on the death to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.
The initial reports indicate the man was stabbed in an apartment complex parking lot by an unknown subject, police said. It was unknown whether the stabbing was related to the shooting at a birthday party that occurred late Friday night.
In that incident, a man was shot during a large birthday party for a 21-year-old man around 11:30 p.m. The victim ran to neighbors for help and was subsequently taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center's trauma unit in Neptune for treatment.
Anyone with information is asked Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-929-2027 or Toms River Police at 732-349-0150.
Washer
6:06 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
That's not a picture of the scene !
.
7:44 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Where did the stabbing happen?
Smot Revir
1:12 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Does it really matter in your insignificant life as to whether that is an actual photo of the scene ?
SweetVell
6:26 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
TR is turning into the wild west lol
john
7:22 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
things sure can get outta control really fast cant they...........
Gus Faella
7:33 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Enforcement Enforcement
Bryan
7:39 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
1st a shooting at a bday party, now a stabbing? Just dont understand this getto mentality and the pride in it. It gets you nowhere in life but jail or dead!
.
7:43 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
How true!
Ray Cornwall
8:30 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Is this the victim's music page?
http://www.hiphopblog.com/2KMG
barbara
8:37 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
RIP
Andy Barcellona
9:19 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
It amazes me that when I was growing up in the 60's a disagreement turned into a fistfight and it was usually over something stupid. Now you have a petty arguement and they pull out their Glochs and 9 MM's and blow each other away.
In Chicago where gangs are killing each other daily they are not planning their future lives but how they are going to die and what they want said at their funeral.
Are drugs and money that important?
bhavaja
9:24 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
That website is honoring hip hop artists who have legal issues - these kids choosing oppositional defiant path in life as if if is cool....waste of a young life - maybe new ordinance on amt of house guests at house parties?
Martin
9:45 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Yeah, sure -- call the Party Police to count heads at every get-together in TR. (There's probably a fire safety occupancy limit per sq. ft. in the bldg. code.)
gina
9:47 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
So sad for the family n friends of Kevin and other kids hurt .R.I.P MAY GOD BE WITH ALL THESE KIDS RUNNING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION ..
barbara
9:13 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
well said, gina, i agree
Jackie Ohh
10:13 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Here's a previous article about Kevin Copes
http://www.jacksonnjonline.com/2011/05/25/police-seize-vehicle-after-making-marijuana-bust-in-sixty-acres/24771/
Despite his record still a sad day when a life is taken
Jval80
10:48 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
I love how judgmental people are. Everyone is bashing and mocking this kids life because he was a rapper or black or didnt live on Todd Rd or Vincenzo Dr. Anyone remember those little white kids up a Newark that ran over that black child? Those kids were born with platinum spoons jammed down their throats yet they were in Newark lookin to get heroin. Bet because those kids lived off of Todd it was ok they killed an innocent black child or i'm sure most of you would refer to him as a future gang banger. Point is none of us were there and a young man is dead for no reason. Whether it was a drug deal gone wrong, over a pair of shoes, a color, a girl, someone stepped on his new jordans, whatever, it was senseless and a cowardly act. The kid was someones friend, cousin, co-worker, brother, uncle, neighbor and most important he was someones son ... Before you make stupid posts think about the situation as if it was your kid because believe me no one is perfect and we all make mistakes
R.I.P. Young man, prayers go out to his family.
Lisa
11:03 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Thank you Jval80. These people think they are above anything bad ever happening to them. Of course, when something happens to their kids, it's always someone else's fault.
Mr. Walter J. Grenci
4:55 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Give it a break! I did not read anyone here mocking anyone. I did see people putting 2+2 together. Fact is he was busted for drugs, did like rap music & the lifestyle that came with it. As far as being cowardly? Were you there? Well I wasn't either but maybe you can get off your soap box long enough to realize that just maybe this pillar of the community was in the process of hurting someone and the "Coward"- (how you refer to that person anyway) who did the stabbing could have been acting in self defense?
barbara
9:17 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
nicely said Jva180, i can't stand these morons on this page who make moronic statements. Sad, cause i like this site to get info, but so hate most of the comment of these idiots. RIP and condolences his family and friends.
TLD
4:49 pm on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
As a family member, I thank you for that post. At the end of the day, a beautiful life was taken. We lost a son, cousin, nephew, uncle, brother, friend. We lost a beautiful life. It amazes me the judgement that people pass with limited knowledge and the direspect shown to a family mourning. Regardless of a person's past, you weren't there and have no idea what happened in that moment. Nothing, i mean nothing warrants any life to be taken. RIP Kevin.
Bryan
10:59 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
@jval80 If people thought of this before they reach for a weapon this may not happen soo much. Its just sad that people have pride in this type of thinking. I just laugh at these Todd rd getto wanna be s, growning up in Irvington i would love to drop them off in some hood and see how long they wanna be getto.
Chief Wahoo
10:59 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Good thing the overpaid ticket writers have nothing better to do than pull over people going to work not wearing a seat belt
Jay Gee
2:46 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
THE CHIEF SPEAKS VOLUMES...LONG LIVE THE CHIEF....WE WANT THE CHIEF....WHAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO? !
Uncle Moe
11:06 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
At the rate Lacey's going, this will be us in a few years. Places like Walmart and White Castle attract crime and other undesirable factors. WE ASKED FOR IT!
Bob Hockenfrocken
11:48 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
One less criminal on the streets. Sometimes, street justice actually helps the community.
laceyundercovermole
11:49 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
How about the motel across from Kate & Alleys. Its full of low lifes.
ROSE
11:54 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Ok lets blame Walmart and White Castle for crime. Watch out for those small burgers. It is sad for this boy and his family.
Laci
12:49 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Here's my issue . I don't care if Gilford Avenue is on the north or south side of Rt 37. One person was shot at a party and another stabbed and died. yet with all these friends in attendence, shouldn't there be atleast 2 suspects arrested by now, sitting in the air conditioned Ocean County Jail?.
vato
4:00 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Liberals are steering us all right down the tubes
cant stand ignorance
4:26 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
What was the point of posting a previous article? People on here are so ignorant! If something happened to a loved one of yours would you appreciate the sh*t that comes out of some people's mouths? RIP Kevin you were an awesome guy/former classmate you didn't deserve this. My prayers are with the Copes family and his TON of friends!!
deidre
5:13 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
damn, SOMEONE IS BURYING THEIR CHILD THIS WEEK!! why does every article have to end up in a arguement & people placing blame ? i have no idea who this kid was but i imagine family & friends of his are reading comments & GRIEVING so lets have some respect and compassion. prays for this family during this time would be nice!
Mrs. G.
7:31 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
deidre - from your lips to God's ears. Thank you.
Smot Revir
7:29 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
We are not allowed to use the God word on posts !
Ray
7:35 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Clean up Toms River Now!!!
Kit
10:31 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Give me a break! Gifford Park over the past several years has been changing for the better. Many run down delapadated homes have been razed with new homes to follow. I am sure this home wasn't owned by the party people and were probably renters. This is the main problem in this area of town, no show landlords who don't care who they rent too. Maybe the town should spend more time on code enforcement which may intice a landlord to sell the property and hopefully it will get cleaned up.
Jay Gee
2:50 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
razed??
Smot Revir
8:59 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
@ jay gee...Yes Razed......google it !
KLG
11:15 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
The article does not mention Kathy Lee Gifford
KLG
11:16 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Kathy Lee Gifford is a saint, she never stabbed anyone.
Jay Gee
2:51 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, AND NOW CATHY LEE? OMG...C'MON NOW. THIS IS SERIOUS...PLEASE STOP MAKING FUN...I CAN'T TAKE IT.
Mr. Walter J. Grenci
8:35 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
@Jval80. If you know me, you know I own what I say. If you know me you know how to get a hold of me! I'd love to discuss your comment. If you know me- you also know, I KNOW many people, from many different walks of life and I do not paint anyone with the same paint brush! If the deceased was truly your friend, then I am sorry for your loss. But that is it.
Smot Revir
9:01 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
@walter j. grenci..I don't know you.and if I did know you I probably wouldn't like you .I don't think anyone likes you.I don't know you and I don't like you already !
Issy
9:06 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Thugs and Gilford Park perfect together as always.
Smot Revir
7:27 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
What do you mean be THUGS ?
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Catherine Galioto
11:03 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
There is an update to this story, posted here: Search Continues for Man Wanted in Toms River Stabbing, http://patch.com/A-vGCv
HonestLiving
7:23 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
This world would be a better place if ALL have to actually go to work and collect a paycheck everyday. It keeps you out of trouble like this. Sorry, for his famiies loss, but as a parent you had to see him going down the wrong road and did noting about it! Shame on you. The only way to survive is an honest living, not by being in the MOB or selling drugs. Get your BUTT to work!
Smot Revir
9:36 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
@ honestliving...in the fairy tale world of yours it would be nice to have a job.In case you haven't noticed unemployment seems to be extremely high,so where do you suggest people "get off their butts" and go to work ?And by the way,do you know what the term"working poor means"? Google it,you will be amazed ! Open your eyes pal,come into the real world !
e
10:16 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
I suggest all yu dumb ass people shut the hell up cuz he was a great person and thas right u didn't kno him and not only did he have a great heart he was a great friend and he always lended a helpin hand and he had the smile to light up the room ...his life was taken too soon in a fist fight that went wrong so before u post on somethin mayb u should do a little research .. jus because okf his music doesn't define every aspect of this young man.. I love u kevin copes rest easy until the day we meet again