Philadelphia man sought for fatal stabbing in Bridgeton, New Jersey

BRIDGETON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police are searching for a Philadelphia man who allegedly stabbed a man to death in Bridgeton, New Jersey.

Kenneth Tripline, 36, faces murder charges.

The stabbing happened on Tuesday night in the 100 block of South Avenue.

According to an affidavit, Bridgeton police say Tripline targeted his ex-girlfriend, whom he shares children with, and broke into her home.

Once inside police say he confronted her new boyfriend, 28-year-old Elliott Handy.

As Handy tried to push him away, police say Tripline stabbed him multiple times, then abruptly stopped.

Handy died at the hospital.

Police know at some point over the past 48 hours Tripline was in Strawberry Mansion, where he lives. That's where they discovered his abandoned car.

According to investigators, Tripline's ex says she ran into him just hours before the killing and everything seemed fine and there were no problems.

Bridgeton police say Tripline should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bridgeton police at 856-451-0033.