Trenton, NJ (Mercer) The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a Monday evening homicide in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Onofri reported.
Trenton Police responded to the first block of Faircrest Avenue just before midnight on Monday, September 6. Multiple shell casings were discovered at the scene along with two vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. A victim who suffered multiple gunshot wounds was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center by private vehicle and pronounced dead at 12:01 a.m. The victim has been identified as Shamiem Young, 26, of Trenton.


Police report No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective David Petelle of the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].

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