Crime & Safety
Man Injured In Mercer Co. Shooting, Authorities Search For Suspect
A Hamilton man was shot on Aug. 18, his injuries were non-life threatening, police said.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Authorities are investigating a shooting in which a 43-year-old man was injured on Aug. 18, Hamilton Police said.
On Aug. 18 around 9:02 p.m., Officers were dispatched to the area of South Olden Avenue and East Franklin Street on a report of shots fired.
On arrival, Officers located the man, who was shot several times on the 600 block of East Franklin Street. The Hamilton resident was taken to Capital Health Fuld for treatment. His injuries are considered non-life threatening, police said.
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The suspect, who was described as a black male wearing all black, fled the scene towards South Olden Avenue, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective James Rickey of the Hamilton Police Division Major Crimes Unit at (609) 689-5822 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip.
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