Late-Night Trenton Shooting Leaves Seven Injured, Two in Critical Condition After Gunfire Detection Alert
Seven people were injured in a late-night shooting incident in Trenton, New Jersey, with two victims reported to be in critical condition, according to authorities.
Police said the shooting took place around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Centre Street and Furman Street. The incident came to attention after a ShotSpotter alert detected multiple rounds of gunfire in the area. ShotSpotter is an acoustic gunfire detection system that helps law enforcement identify and respond quickly to possible shooting incidents.
Following the alert, officers were immediately dispatched to the location, where they discovered multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All seven individuals were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for urgent medical treatment.
Authorities confirmed that two of the victims remain in critical condition, while the remaining five are currently listed as stable. No further updates on their identities or ages have been released at this stage.
The Mercer County Shooting Response Team has taken charge of the initial investigation and is working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting. Officials have not yet shared information about potential suspects or a possible motive.
Law enforcement agencies are continuing to collect evidence from the scene and are appealing to the public for assistance. Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to contact the Trenton Police Department through its official communication lines.
Further updates are expected as investigators continue to examine the case and gather additional details surrounding the late-night violence.
Sources:
Trenton Police Department
Mercer County Shooting Response Team
