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2 dead, 8 wounded in Trenton, New Jersey, shooting, prosecutor says
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- A shooting in Trenton, New Jersey, early Sunday morning resulted in two deaths—a 33-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man—and eight others wounded at an unauthorized block party in the Wilbur section.
- Police found more than 50 spent shell casings at the scene, with multiple vehicles hit by gunfire; the attack involved multiple shooters firing into a crowd of about 100 people.
- Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora condemned the unauthorized gathering and urged residents to involve police in future events to prevent similar incidents, while police noted they were present but outnumbered during the shooting.
- The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force is investigating the incident, with no motive determined yet, and officials are encouraging witnesses to come forward with information or videos.
- New Jersey officials, including Governor Mikie Sherrill and Trenton Councilwoman Jasi Mikae Edwards, expressed condolences and emphasized community cooperation with law enforcement to find answers.
