MAYS LANDING, N.J. (WPVI) -- A 17-year-old is being charged in connection with the death of his mother in Atlantic County.

According to police, the Hamilton Township Police Department received a 911 call just after 6 p.m. Saturday in reference to a juvenile male in possession of a knife.

Police responded to the residence in the Meadowbrook Condos in Mays Landing.

Upon arrival, officers located 49-year-old Julissa Serrano, who had suffered multiple stab wounds.

She was transported to AtlantiCare Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The 17-year-old juvenile was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Police continue to investigate.

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