Jersey City, NJ – A tragic discovery in a Jersey City apartment early Thursday morning left a local community reeling as a woman and two children were found deceased, prompting a swift police response and subsequent arrest. Authorities confirmed that a man is in custody facing charges related to the deaths.
The initial alert came after authorities received a distress call at approximately 1 a.m., guiding first responders to a basement apartment located on Hutton Street, not far from Liberty Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement found unsettling signs of an altercation, including a broken window and scattered shards of glass outdoors. The interior scene was even grimmer, as officers discovered an unconscious woman and two young children suffering from stab wounds.
Officials identified the deceased woman as 31-year-old Luisa Urbano. Her children, 9-year-old Juan Martin Urbano and 5-year-old Diana Ramirez, were quickly transported to Jersey City Medical Center, where they succumbed to their injuries shortly afterward.
The cause and manner of death for Urbano and her children are pending further investigation, but the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is treating the incident as an act of domestic violence. This has added a layer of shock and grief in the tight-knit community, where residents described Urbano as a devoted mother always seen with her children.
Neighbors are distressed by the occurrence, with one resident recounting the ominous sounds of screaming and glass breaking that pierced the night. This testimony paints a vivid picture of the chaos and horror that unfolded within the otherwise quiet neighborhood.
Authorities later identified the suspect as Napoleon Romero-Anduray, whose relationship with the victims remains unclear at this stage. Following the grim discovery, the Jersey City Mayor revealed that Romero-Anduray attempted self-harm with a stabbing action before police detained him. He was subsequently hospitalized but is expected to make a recovery.
Romero-Anduray faces three counts of first-degree murder among other charges, including weapon possession. Details regarding his legal representation were not immediately available, and the charges reflect the serious nature of the allegations against him.
As the community mourns the loss of Urbano and her children, the ongoing investigation seeks to uncover the details of the crime and provide answers to the grieving family and residents. Meanwhile, local authorities and community leaders are calling for vigilance and stronger measures to prevent domestic violence and ensure such a tragedy does not repeat.