2 dead, 8 wounded in Trenton shooting, prosecutor says
Summary
A shooting occurred early Sunday morning at a block party in Trenton, New Jersey, leaving two people dead and eight others injured. Police and the prosecutor are investigating the incident, which involved multiple shooters firing into a crowd on a residential street.Key Facts
- The shooting took place around 12:25 a.m. on the 100 block of Locust Street in East Trenton.
- Two people, a 33-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, died from gunshot wounds.
- Eight other victims, including two men and six women aged 23 to 43, were wounded and stabilized.
- The shooting happened during a large, unauthorized adult gathering with about 100 people.
- More than 50 spent shell casings were found at the scene, and several vehicles were hit by gunfire.
- Trenton officials are planning measures to prevent similar unauthorized gatherings in residential areas.
- The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation.
- Local leaders, including the mayor and council members, are urging community support and information sharing to help law enforcement.
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