Two people were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting that took place on Locust Street in Trenton, New Jersey, early Sunday morning. Police responded to reports of gunfire in the 100 block of the street around 12:25 a.m. and found multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Details regarding a potential suspect or what may have precipitated the gunfire have not yet been released. The injured victims are receiving treatment at Capital Health Regional Medical Center.
This incident occurred weeks after Trenton officials implemented an emergency weekend curfew in response to a series of violent incidents and concerns over a surge in nighttime crime. City officials had previously indicated that large crowds gathering at night had become a significant public safety issue.
Authorities have not provided further information about the victims or announced any arrests. Additional details are expected as the investigation progresses.
