One Dead, Two Others Wounded in Wednesday Evening Shooting In Trenton

TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are

investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in the city, Mercer County

Prosecutor Angelo reported.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. on November 16, 2022, Trenton police responded to the 200

block of Hewitt Street on a report of a man shot. Upon arrival, officers spoke to an adult

male suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand. He was transported to Capital Health

Medical Center for treatment. While on scene, officers learned that two more gunshot

victims had arrived at St. Francis Medical Center. A second adult male was treated for a

gunshot wound to the leg. A third victim, Jomar Rodriguez, 29, of Trenton, was shot

multiple times in the chest and pronounced dead at the hospital.

Detectives preliminary investigation indicates the incident was a home invasion. No arrests have
been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact
the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406.