Crime & Safety
28-Year-Old Killed In Wednesday Morning Shooting In Mercer: Officials
Matthew Morales of Blackwood, NJ was fatally shot Wednesday morning in Hamilton Township, authorities said.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — A 28-year-old man died after an early morning shooting Wednesday in Hamilton Township, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said.
Hamilton police officers responded to a shooting in progress in the 4900 block of S. Broad Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Onofri said.
On arrival, officers found Matthew Morales, 28, of Blackwood, NJ suffering from a gunshot wound. Morales was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later, Onofri said.
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No arrests have been made. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Hamilton Police Division are investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Luis Vega at (609) 989-6406 or Sgt. Sherika Salmon at (609) 960-3119. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.
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