Investigation underway into fatal shooting in Trenton
On June 13, 2024, the Mercer County Homicide Task Force, in collaboration with the Trenton Police Department, commenced an investigation into a shooting incident that transpired the previous evening in the city of Trenton. Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri confirmed the report and highlighted the gravity of the situation.
At approximately 5:10 p.m. on June 11, 2024, Trenton patrol units swiftly responded to the area of Stuyvesant Avenue and Hoffman Avenue following a shot spotter activation. Upon arrival, officers were informed that two individuals with gunshot wounds had been transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for urgent medical attention. Regrettably, one of the victims, identified as Jonathan Applegate from Trenton, succumbed to his injuries after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
The ongoing investigation into this tragic incident urges anyone with vital information to come forward and assist the authorities in their quest for justice. MCHTF Detective Karl Johnston and Sgt. Roberto Reyes can be contacted at (609) 439-5248 and (609) 256-0997, respectively. Alternatively, information can be shared via email at [email protected].
In a somber recollection, the names of the 2024 Trenton Homicide Victims were solemnly listed, each representing a life lost to senseless violence. The community mourns the loss of Eduardo Lopez-Cruz, Shawn Moore, Donnell Jenkins, Jose Alfredo Azcona Garcia, Jerome Francis, Chevaughn Fagan, Stephon Fisher, Dwayne Penix, and most recently, Johnathan Applegate. Each name signifies a unique story tragically cut short, leaving behind a trail of heartache and unanswered questions.
