A Bridgeton teen has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old earlier this week.

Kavon Underwood-Palmer, 19, was charged in connection with the June 30 killing of a 17-year-old identified as J.B., according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae.

Police responded around 3:05 p.m. to the Ivy Square Apartments on Cottage Avenue for a report of a stabbing.

Officers and emergency personnel found J.B. in a parking lot suffering from a stab wound.

The victim later died from his injuries.

Underwood-Palmer was charged following an investigation by the Bridgeton Police Department and Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office.

Prosecutors allege Underwood-Palmer brandished a knife, approached J.B. and stabbed him once.

He is charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence.

Underwood-Palmer remains in custody.

Prosecutors said they will seek pretrial detention.

The investigation remains ongoing.