Trenton mass shooting leaves 7 injured, no arrests reported
Two teens among 7 shot in Trenton
Police released new details on a mass shooting in Trenton, New Jersey, where seven people were shot, including two teenagers, with one victim in critical but stable condition.
TRENTON - Police are releasing new details about a mass shooting that left seven people wounded, including two teenagers, in Trenton Tuesday night, according to investigators.
What we know:
Just before 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, officers from the Trenton Police Department were called to the area of Centre and Furman streets for reports of a shooting.
Police found seven victims, including a teenage boy and girl, suffering from gunshot wounds, according to investigators.
All seven victims were taken to area hospitals. Police say one person is in critical but stable condition, and the other six are stable.
Investigators spent the early hours of the morning collecting evidence.
Police say more than 60 spent shell casings were recovered at the scene, believed to be from a semi-automatic handgun.
"Preliminary data suggests there were multiple people involved due to separate locations where shell casings were recovered," said Director Steve Wilson, Trenton Police Department Director.
The street was taped off as investigators processed dozens of evidence markers. Chalk circles remained on the ground in the daylight, marking where evidence was found.
Local perspective:
South Ward Councilwoman Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg said, "This type of violence is never okay. We have children in these streets and they’re getting involved in things that are beyond what they need to be getting involved in."
A neighbor who did not want to be identified said, "You get friends…. And it sucks when they get shot. You know? Wrong place, wrong time type thing."
She continued, "Good people…nobody deserves that. Nobody at all. Who gets to play God?"
Mayor Reed Gusciora of Trenton addressed the community, saying, "As we enter the summer months, I wanna speak directly to the parents and the guardians. Your involvement matters." He also said, "We may have to diminish the hours during summer hours because we want the kids safe. They should be at home."
Director Wilson said, "One act of violence like one we witnessed last night is one too many. And it serves as a reminder that our work is far from over."
The mayor announced new efforts to review the curfew for minors in the city in response to the shooting.
What we don't know:
Police have not released information about any suspects or arrests. The motive for the shooting has not been shared, and investigators have not said if the victims knew each other or if they were targeted.