By: Richard L. Smith
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating a fatal shooting that took place in Trenton on Thursday night, leaving a young man dead. 
The Mercer County Homicide Task Force, in collaboration with the Trenton Police Department, is working to uncover details surrounding the deadly incident, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey confirmed.
At approximately 9:23 p.m. on March 13, Trenton police responded to the area of Dayton and Grand Streets following a ShotSpotter activation indicating multiple gunshots.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a white Toyota 4Runner parked in the middle of the roadway in the 300 block of Dayton Street.
Inside the vehicle, they found a 25-year-old male in the driver’s seat suffering from a severe gunshot wound.
Officers immediately rendered emergency aid until medical personnel arrived. The victim was then transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities have identified the deceased as Wilmer Eliu Vidal Romero, a resident of Trenton.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Law enforcement is urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.
Those with tips are encouraged to contact Mercer County Homicide Task Force Detective Andrew Distefano at (609) 209-3244 or Sgt. Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine the motive and identify potential suspects.