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.
