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Trenton Police Investigate Shooting, Homicide

Trenton

Mercer County officials are investigating a shooting homicide that occurred Wednesday night in the city, officials reported.

According to Trenton Police, at approximately 9:30 p.m. on October 26, officers responded to a Shot Spotter activation for multiple rounds in the area of 199 Oakland Street.

Police say, arriving units located a male shot inside the liquor store at Oakland St/Hoffman Ave.

The victim was found unresponsive and shot multiple times.

According to officials, the victim was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly.

The victim has been identified as Rayshawn Baines, 41, of Trenton.

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