Authorities revised an earlier casualty count as investigators searched for multiple suspects who opened fire on a crowd in East Trenton.
TRENTON, NJ — Two people were killed and eight others were wounded when multiple gunmen opened fire on a large block party in Trenton early Sunday, leaving more than 50 spent shell casings across a residential street, authorities said.
Trenton police responded shortly before 12:30 a.m. Aug. 30 to the 100 block of Locust Street after reports of gunfire. Early reports from police said 11 people had been shot, including two who died. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office later said 10 people suffered gunshot wounds — two fatally and eight who survived. The revised figure corrected initial reports that nine people had been wounded.
The two people who died were a 33-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man, according to the prosecutor’s office. Their names had not been publicly released. The eight surviving victims included adults ranging in age from 23 to 43. Authorities said they were treated at Capital Health Regional Medical Center and stabilized.
A preliminary investigation found that about 100 people were attending a block party on Locust Street when multiple suspects approached the gathering and began firing into the crowd, prosecutors said. Investigators recovered more than 50 spent shell casings from a crime scene that stretched across the block. Several vehicles also were struck by gunfire.
No arrests had been announced as of Sunday night, and authorities had not released information identifying the suspected shooters or explaining what led to the attack. Detectives with the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Trenton Police Department were reviewing surveillance footage and seeking witnesses as they worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora described the gathering as unauthorized and said its size created public-safety concerns for residents, those attending and emergency responders. The mayor said city officials planned to work with residents in the Wilbur section and examine additional measures aimed at preventing large unauthorized gatherings from taking over residential streets.
Gusciora also said one of those killed had been working to rebuild his life after returning from incarceration and had recently been recognized for his commitment to reentry and positive change. Officials did not publicly identify that person while authorities continued the formal notification and identification process.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she had been briefed on the shooting and that state officials were in contact with authorities in Trenton. Local and state law enforcement agencies assisted Trenton police as investigators processed the scene and authorities worked to address concerns about possible further violence in the neighborhood.
The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Trenton police continued the investigation Monday. Authorities had announced no arrests and had not publicly identified a motive or the people suspected of firing into the crowd.
Author note: Last updated August 31, 2026.