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Atlantic City Resort Stabbing Sparks Safety Fears
7 Apr
Summary
- Police are investigating a stabbing and assault at Showboat Resort.
- A woman was assaulted, and a man was stabbed but not critically injured.
- Families expressed concern over safety at the family-friendly resort.
Atlantic City police are investigating a stabbing and assault that occurred late Sunday night, April 6, 2026, at the Showboat Resort. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:37 p.m. and found a 38-year-old woman from Maryland who had been assaulted. A 38-year-old man from Newark, New Jersey, was stabbed by an unidentified third party and was transported to the hospital by friends; his injuries are not life-threatening.
Video footage capturing the chaos inside the resort has surfaced on social media and is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation. Despite the incident, the hotel appeared to be operating normally by Monday. Guests expressed concern about safety, particularly given the resort's family-friendly atmosphere, with one visitor questioning the speed of security response.
A spokesperson for Showboat called the event an "extremely isolated incident" and stated that the safety of guests and staff is a top priority. Surveillance video has been provided to the police. Authorities are seeking information from the public regarding the assault and stabbing.
