Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Multiple Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Trenton Multiple Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Trenton
Multiple Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded In Trenton One man was killed and a second injured on Tuesday night during a shooting in Trenton, authorities said. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Shooting Response Team are investigating the multiple shooting, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. At about 10:15 p.m., Trenton police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at Oakland Street and Hoffman Avenue. Officers found two victims with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to Capital Health Regional Trauma Center. A short time later, Shaquan McNeil, 25, of Trenton, was prono…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Identified In Suspicious Mercer County Death Body Identified In Suspicious Mercer County Death
Body Identified In Suspicious Mercer County Death UPDATED: Authorities have identified the man found dead on a sidewalk on Wednesday in Mercer County. The victim has been identified as James McQuillar, 86, of Trenton, according to The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. An iInvestigation into his cause of death is ongoing. At about 8 a.m., Ewing police responded to the parking lot of Capitol Plaza, 1500 N. Olden Ave., on a report of an unresponsive man.  The victim was found on the sidewalk in front of 1531 N. Olden Ave. in Ewing. No identification was found on his person and there were no injuries observed …

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Trenton Man, 22, Fatally Shot Overnight Trenton Man, 22, Fatally Shot Overnight
Trenton Man, 22, Fatally Shot Overnight UPDATED: The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Trenton early Thursday. A 22-year-old man was blasted by gunfire about 1:50 a.m. at Cunningham Alley and South Walter Avenue in Trenton, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Trenton police found a shooting victim, Kaheem Carter of Trenton, laying in Cunningham Alley with multiple gunshot wounds, Onofri said.. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is urged to call 609-989-6406. Information also can be emailed to mchtftips@m…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Identified In Suspicious Mercer County Death Body Identified In Suspicious Mercer County Death
Body Identified In Suspicious Mercer County Death UPDATED: Authorities have identified the man found dead on a sidewalk on Wednesday in Mercer County. The victim has been identified as James McQuillar, 86, of Trenton, according to The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. An iInvestigation into his cause of death is ongoing. At about 8 a.m., Ewing police responded to the parking lot of Capitol Plaza, 1500 N. Olden Ave., on a report of an unresponsive man.  The victim was found on the sidewalk in front of 1531 N. Olden Ave.  No identification was found on his person and there were no injuries observed that…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Undercover 'Officer-Involved' Shooting Leaves Suspect Critically Wounded In Mercer County Undercover 'Officer-Involved' Shooting Leaves Suspect Critically Wounded In Mercer County
Undercover 'Officer-Involved' Shooting Leaves Suspect Critically Wounded In Mercer County A suspect was listed in critical condition early Tuesday in connection with "an officer-involved shooting," authorities said.  The shooting, in Hamilton Township, is under investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at the direction of the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. The shooting occurred at about 9 p.m. in the parking lot of the Krauszer’s Food Store on Greenwood Avenue in Hamilton during a federal investigation involving the ATF and the FBI according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office A preliminary investigation suggests a suspect entered a vehicle wi…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: South Jersey Nephew, 23, Fatally Shot His Great-Uncle On Trenton Couch, Stole Money Prosecutor: South Jersey Nephew, 23, Fatally Shot His Great-Uncle On Trenton Couch, Stole Money
Prosecutor: South Jersey Nephew, 23, Fatally Shot His Great-Uncle On Trenton Couch, Stole Money A 23-year-old man from Burlington County has been arrested in last week's theft and shooting death of his great-uncle, authorities said. Davon Marecheau of Maple Shade was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and theft, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.  Last Thursday, Feb. 25, at about 9:30 a.m., Trenton Emergency Medical Services were called to 407 Home Ave. in Trenton on a report of an unresponsive man.  Upon arrival, they found 60-year-old Lovelle Laramore on the couch wi…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Fatal Trenton Headshot Victim, 60 Authorities ID Fatal Trenton Headshot Victim, 60
Authorities ID Fatal Trenton Headshot Victim, 60 Authorities have identified a 60-year-old Trenton man who died of a fatal headshot wound earlier Thursday. The apparent homicide was reported at 10 a.m. at 507 Home Ave., making it the second fatal shooting in the capital city this week.  An earlier, unconfirmed report said that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  A spokeswoman for the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office identified the victim as Lovelle Laramore.  The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is investigating, she said. On Tuesday night, two people were shot outside a Sunoco gas station on Sanhican Dr…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Fatal Trenton Headshot Victim, 60 Authorities ID Fatal Trenton Headshot Victim, 60
Authorities ID Fatal Trenton Headshot Victim, 60 Authorities identified a 60-year-old Trenton man who died of a fatal headshot wound earlier Thursday. The apparent homicide was reported at 10 a.m. at 507 Home Ave., making it the second fatal shooting in the capital city this week.  An earlier, unconfirmed report said that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  A spokeswoman for the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office identified the victim as Lovelle Laramore.  The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is investigating, she said. On Tuesday night, two people were shot outside a Sunoco gas station on Sanhican Driver …

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
US Marshals Arrest Mercer County Fugitive, 25, In Fatal Trenton Shooting US Marshals Arrest Mercer County Fugitive, 25, In Fatal Trenton Shooting
US Marshals Arrest Mercer County Fugitive, 25, In Fatal Trenton Shooting A 25-year-old fugitive from Hamilton Township has been arrested with assistance from U.S. Marshals and a Mercer County SWAT team in connection with a fatal shooting in Trenton, authorities said. Quintin Thompson was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, first-degree robbery, weapons offenses and theft of movable property, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said on Monday. The arrest was made in connection with the Nov. 28 shooting death of Omar Billups, according to Onofri. A warranted search was made on Saturday of Thompson’s Whitehorse Avenue…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Trenton Police Called To Fatal Shooting, 40th Homicide In 2020 Trenton Police Called To Fatal Shooting, 40th Homicide In 2020
Trenton Police Called To Fatal Shooting, 40th Homicide In 2020 Trenton police responded to a report of a fatal shooting, the 40th homicide this year in the state capital.. About 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police were called to the first block of Chase Street. Police and ambulance responded and found the victim in the street suffering a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. The victim has been identified as Joel Alexander, 49, of Trenton.   Anyone with information is urged to call the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406. Info…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
US Marshals Arrest Trenton Fugitive, 28, In Stabbing Death US Marshals Arrest Trenton Fugitive, 28, In Stabbing Death
US Marshals Arrest Trenton Fugitive, 28, In Stabbing Death A 28-year-old fugitive from Trenton has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in last weekend's stabbing death, authorities said. Allen Q. Brookins of East State Street was charged with murder and weapons offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Brookins was taken into custody on Thursday evening by members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force, Onofri said on Friday afternoon. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Brookins pending trial, Onofri said. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Mercer County Homic…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Trenton Fugitive Wanted In Fatal Bus Stop Stabbing Captured By U.S. Marshals In PA Trenton Fugitive Wanted In Fatal Bus Stop Stabbing Captured By U.S. Marshals In PA
Trenton Fugitive Wanted In Fatal Bus Stop Stabbing Captured By U.S. Marshals In PA A 38-year-old fugitive from Trenton has been arrested in Pennsylvania by U.S. Marshals in connection with the recent stabbing death of Sam Livingston III, authorities said. Reginald Montique, 38, of Carroll Street, is charged with murder and weapons offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Montique was taken into custody Sunday afternoon in Norristown, Pennsylvania by members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force and officers with the Norristown Police Department, Onofri said.  There is no scheduled court appearance at thi…

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