2 dead, 8 wounded in Trenton, New Jersey, shooting, prosecutor says
Updated on: August 30, 2026 / 7:50 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia
TL;DR
- Two people, a 33-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, died from gunshot wounds.
- Eight others, aged 23 to 43, were treated for injuries and stabilized.
- The shooting occurred during a large, unauthorized block party on Locust Street around 12:25 a.m. Sunday.
- Investigators believe multiple people walked up to the gathering and fired into the crowd.
- Over 50 spent shell casings were found, and multiple vehicles were struck by gunfire.
- Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora stated that gatherings need to involve the police.
- Questions have been raised about why the gathering wasn't shut down earlier, with neighbors reporting police cars passing by without intervention.
- The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force is investigating, and a motive has not yet been determined.
- Officials are urging anyone with information or videos to contact law enforcement.