Trenton Shooting Kills 2, Injures 9 at Gathering

Two people were killed and nine others were wounded in a shooting that erupted during an early morning gathering in Trenton, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Police responded to reports of gunfire on the 100 block of Locust Street at approximately 12:25 a.m. and discovered multiple victims with gunshot wounds.

According to Trenton Police Captain David Ordille, a total of 11 people were shot. Two victims were pronounced dead, while the remaining nine were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately released. An off-duty Trenton police detective, Corey McNair, assisted in the chaotic aftermath by driving an ambulance carrying two critically injured victims to the hospital.

Family and friends of the victims indicated that the shooting occurred during a neighborhood gathering or cookout. Investigators were observed placing nearly 40 evidence markers at the scene. The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation. Authorities have not yet released the victims' identities, disclosed a motive, or announced any arrests.

The incident occurred just weeks after Trenton officials...