Topline: A late-night block party in Trenton turned into a mass shooting that left two people dead and nine others hurt as investigators searched for multiple shooters.
Published: September 2, 2026 11:34 am ET
Randy Shaw
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TRENTON, NJ — Two people were killed and nine others were hurt after gunfire broke out at a large overnight block party on Locust Street in Trenton, sending victims to the hospital and leaving investigators searching for multiple suspects.
According to PIX11, officers were called to the 100 block of Locust Street around 12:25 a.m. Sunday and found numerous people suffering from gunshot wounds after shots rang out during the gathering.
Later updates from regional outlets citing the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office said a 33-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were killed. Prosecutors said eight gunshot victims, including two women and six men between 23 and 43 years old, were treated at Capital Health Regional Medical Center and stabilized, while an additional injured person was hospitalized after a crash that officials said may have been connected to the shooting.
Investigators said about 100 people were at the block party when multiple suspects walked up and opened fire into the crowd. Authorities recovered more than 50 spent shell casings from a crime scene that stretched across the block, and multiple vehicles were also hit by gunfire.
No arrests had been announced by Sunday, and detectives with the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Trenton police were reviewing surveillance footage and asking witnesses to come forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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2 Killed, 9 Hurt After Gunfire Erupts at Trenton Block Party
A late-night block party in Trenton turned into a mass shooting that left two people dead and nine others hurt as investigators searched for multiple shooters.
By Randy Shaw
Published: September 2, 2026 11:34 am ET
TRENTON, NJ — Two people were killed and nine others were hurt after gunfire broke out at a large overnight block party on Locust Street in Trenton, sending victims to the hospital and leaving investigators searching for multiple suspects.
According to PIX11, officers were called to the 100 block of Locust Street around 12:25 a.m. Sunday and found numerous people suffering from gunshot wounds after shots rang out during the gathering.
Later updates from regional outlets citing the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office said a 33-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were killed. Prosecutors said eight gunshot victims, including two women and six men between 23 and 43 years old, were treated at Capital Health Regional Medical Center and stabilized, while an additional injured person was hospitalized after a crash that officials said may have been connected to the shooting.
Investigators said about 100 people were at the block party when multiple suspects walked up and opened fire into the crowd. Authorities recovered more than 50 spent shell casings from a crime scene that stretched across the block, and multiple vehicles were also hit by gunfire.
No arrests had been announced by Sunday, and detectives with the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Trenton police were reviewing surveillance footage and asking witnesses to come forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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2 Killed, 9 Hurt After Gunfire Erupts at Trenton Block Party
A late-night block party in Trenton turned into a mass shooting that left two people dead and nine others hurt as investigators searched for multiple shooters.
By Randy Shaw
Published: September 2, 2026 11:34 am ET
TRENTON, NJ — Two people were killed and nine others were hurt after gunfire broke out at a large overnight block party on Locust Street in Trenton, sending victims to the hospital and leaving investigators searching for multiple suspects.
According to PIX11, officers were called to the 100 block of Locust Street around 12:25 a.m. Sunday and found numerous people suffering from gunshot wounds after shots rang out during the gathering.
Later updates from regional outlets citing the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office said a 33-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were killed. Prosecutors said eight gunshot victims, including two women and six men between 23 and 43 years old, were treated at Capital Health Regional Medical Center and stabilized, while an additional injured person was hospitalized after a crash that officials said may have been connected to the shooting.
Investigators said about 100 people were at the block party when multiple suspects walked up and opened fire into the crowd. Authorities recovered more than 50 spent shell casings from a crime scene that stretched across the block, and multiple vehicles were also hit by gunfire.
No arrests had been announced by Sunday, and detectives with the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Trenton police were reviewing surveillance footage and asking witnesses to come forward.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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