67-year-old woman stabbed to death at Harrison public housing project by her son

67-year-old woman stabbed to death at Harrison public housing project by her son
Harrison Gardens, Harrison, NJ

HARRISON, NJ – A 67-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times and killed inside a Harrison housing project. A second victim, also a female, 50 years old, was also stabbed but survived.

The suspect was identified as the son of the deceased woman.

Police said Victor Temoche stabbed and killed his mother, Rosa Massoni, outside building number six in the Harrison Housing Authority’s Harrison Gardens apartment complex.

Police arrived on scene Tuesday morning at around 1:20 pm to find Massoni and another woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. Both victims were transported to University Hospital in Newark, where Massoni was pronounced dead.

The second victim was treated for serious wounds but was listed in stable condition.

Victor Temoche was charged with first-degree murder and several weapons charges.