Crime & Safety
Authorities Investigating Shooting Death In Mercer Co: Prosecutor
The shooting occurred on Oct. 9, around 3:10 p.m. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Trenton Police Department are investigating.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — A 33-year-old Trenton resident was killed after being shot on Sunday afternoon, Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said.
The shooting is currently being investigated by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department.
On Oct. 9, around 3:10 p.m. Trenton police responded to a Shot Spotter activation for multiple rounds in the first block of Ewing Street.
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On arrival, officers found Daquan Brown, 33, lying on the ground at Kersey Alley suffering a gunshot wound to the shoulder area.
He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.
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No arrests have been made, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.
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