Keyport Man Fatally Stabbed, Police Release Suspect Photos

LINDEN, NJ — On Nov. 9, a Keyport man was fatally stabbed outside the T.G.I. Fridays in Linden, and this week the Union County Prosecutor released surveillance photos of the suspect.

The Keyport man who was stabbed to death was Erik Kuns, 35. At approximately 10:00 p.m. Nov. 9, Linden Police were called to the T.G.I. Friday's for a report of a fight. Upon their arrival, they located Kuns with stab wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The person of interest is described as a Black man, approximately 6'0", 200 pounds with shoulder-length hair/dreadlocks and a black/gray patch beard. The man, who possibly goes by the name “D," is believed to be approximately 50 years old. At the time of the incident, he was seen wearing all black clothing, with no visible tattoos, and Air Jordan 14's (Ferrari) sneakers.

"It is important for the public to note that hairstyles, beards and mustaches are easily changed," said Union County Prosecutor William Daniel. "Also, photographs do not always show the true complexion of a person, as it may be lighter or darker than shown in the photograph."

This is an ongoing, active investigation and anyone with information about this matter is urged to contact Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force Detective Darius Singletary at 908-632-0537, Sergeant Nick Veltre at 908-347-7330, or Linden Police Department’s Detective Nick Philippakos at 908-474-8530.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously by phone at 908-654-TIPS (8477) or online at www.uctip.org; submission of tips made in this fashion that result in an arrest or indictment can be eligible for a reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers.

In an unrelated incident in 2017, a man was shot outside that same Linden TGI Friday's; he survived, according to past media reports.

Keyport Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Linden TGI Friday's (Nov. 11)