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Seven People Shot in Trenton After ShotSpotter Alert

Two victims are in critical condition and investigators say no arrests have been made as the probe remains active.

Overview

  • The shooting happened late Tuesday night when officers responded to Centre and Furman streets after a ShotSpotter alert and found seven people with gunshot wounds.
  • ShotSpotter is an acoustic sensor system that detected multiple rounds and prompted the police response by sending real-time alerts to officers.
  • Two victims were listed in critical condition and five were stable as they were taken to nearby hospitals.
  • Police say the investigation is active, no arrests have been announced, and the motive remains unknown.
  • Investigators are relying on sensor data and on-scene evidence such as spent-shell markers and vehicle damage to piece together what happened and identify suspects.