'This Is Not Okay': 7 People Injured In New Jersey Shooting

TRENTON, NJ — Seven people were injured during a shooting in Trenton on Tuesday night, authorities said during a press conference held on Wednesday afternoon.

Around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, multiple shots were reported in the area of Centre Street, according to Trenton Police Department Director Steve Wilson.

When police responded to the area, they found seven people who were shot; one teenage boy, one teenage girl, and five adult victims (ages ranging from 36, 30, 29, 24 and 22).

Emergency medical services were notified and responded to the shooting, alongside the fire department, Wilson said.

The victims, whose identities have not been released as of Wednesday afternoon, were brought to Capital Health Medical Center for their injuries.

Overall, Wilson said six victims have been reported in stable condition while one victim remains in "critical but stable condition."

The crime scene extends from Centre and Furman Streets to Center Street and Hills Place, where police said four unoccupied vehicles and one unoccupied home were also struck by gunfire.

According to Wilson, a preliminary investigation suggests that there were multiple shooters involved in the incident due to separate locations where shell casings were recovered, though a motive is unclear at this time.

Over 50 spent rounds of ammunition were recovered from the scene, police said.

"I want to acknowledge the seriousness of what occurred in the city last night," Mayor W. Reed Gusciora said during the press conference.

"Seven individuals were shot in an act of violence that has impacted family, friends and the broader Trenton community," Gusciora said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims. We are hopeful for their recovery."

Gusciora went on to thank police, EMS, firefighters, street teams and hospital staff who assisted in securing the scene of the shooting and helping victims.

While many headlines surrounding the incident have focused on the shooting itself, Gusciora said it's important to remember that Trenton has experienced a reduction in violent crime so far in 2026.

"It's important to remember that Trenton has experienced significant reductions in violent crime this year," he said. "However, one act of violence — like the one we witnessed last night — is one too many and serves as a reminder that our work is far from over."

The Trenton Police Department is currently investigating the shooting and pursuing any leads in the case.

According to Gusciora, the city is "committed to identifying those responsible and ensuring that they are held accountable."

"Violence has no place in the city," he said. "And anyone who chooses to endanger the lives of others will face the consequences of their actions."

As New Jersey enters the summer months, Gusciora told parents and guardians that their involvement in their children's lives matters.

He went on to urge them to know where their children are, who they're spending time with and what they're doing, as it could make "a tremendous difference in their safety and well-being."

"Too often, young people find themselves in dangerous situations late at night without adequate supervision or guidance," he said.

Going forward, Gusciora said he wants to get together with Trenton's council to talk about the city curfew, adding that they may have to diminish the hours during the summer to keep kids safe.

"This type of violence is never okay," South Ward Councilwoman Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg said. "We have children in these streets who are getting involved in things that are beyond what they need to be getting involved in. They're seeing things, they're being part of things, and not being able to be children."

"So as the mayor said, we as adults, we as educators, we as parents, we as community leaders need to be stepping up and doing more, saying more, being more proactive," she continued. "...We need to be proactive. We need to stop being reactive and nip this in the bud. We need to get it where it starts."

"We need to hone in on our children, our communities, our families, our parents and we need to do more," Figueroa Kettenburg said. "This is not okay."

In a collaborative effort between Trenton Police and the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office, a Violent Crime Task Force will be instituted during the summer months to combat violent crime throughout the city, authorities said.

The task force will work to identify and target known violent offenders and locations that have seen an increase in illegal activity, including quality-of-life issues, narcotics activity, and juvenile curfew violations.

Anyone with information on the shooting is being asked to contact 609-989-4000 or 609-989-4155.

Tips can also be submitted via text to TPD Tips at 274637 or emailed to TPDTips@trentonpolice.net.

To watch Wednesday's press conference, you can see a full recording from the Trenton Journal here.

Editor's Note: This article has been updated with additional information from the Trenton Police Department.