24-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder After Machete Attack on Girlfriend in New Jersey

Wall Township, New Jersey – A tragic incident unfolded in a Wall Township home, resulting in the death of a woman who was attacked with a machete. The victim, reported to be the girlfriend of the perpetrator, succumbed to her injuries a week after the brutal assault.

Law enforcement authorities have identified the suspect as Alex Williams, a 24-year-old man who has been charged with murder following the gruesome incident. The attack took place on Thursday, May 23, at around 9:22 p.m. in the Glen Oaks Apartment Complex in Wall Township, New Jersey. The victim sustained severe injuries during the assault, which ultimately led to her untimely passing.

Prior to the murder charge, Williams had been apprehended and charged with attempted murder in connection to the incident. Additionally, he is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child, as the victim’s child was reportedly in close proximity to the attack at the time it occurred.

Following his arrest, Alex Williams is currently being held in custody at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution. Authorities have tentatively scheduled a detention hearing for Williams on Friday, June 7, to address the charges levied against him. The case has shocked the local community and raised concerns about the safety and well-being of individuals in domestic situations.