Two people were killed and eight others wounded after gunfire erupted during a large gathering on the 100 block of Locust Street early Sunday morning, August 30, 2026, sending a crowd into chaos and prompting a major emergency response.
Police responded to reports of a shooting in progress at approximately 12:23 to 12:25 a.m. and found multiple adults suffering from gunshot wounds. According to the latest information provided by prosecutors, approximately 100 people were attending the gathering or block party when multiple suspects allegedly approached the crowd and opened fire.
Investigators recovered more than 50 spent shell casings from the area, while several vehicles were also struck by gunfire, underscoring the extent of the violence.
Authorities said 10 adults were shot in total. A 33-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were pronounced dead following the shooting. Their deaths have left families and loved ones facing a devastating loss as investigators work to determine what led to the violence.
Eight additional victims survived the shooting. The victims included two women and six men between the ages of 23 and 43. They were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where authorities said they had been stabilized.
Earlier reports from police and media outlets had indicated that 11 people were shot. However, later information from prosecutors identified 10 gunshot victims, including the two people who died and the eight survivors. Because the investigation remains active, officials could provide additional clarification if the number of victims or other details change.
The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation with assistance from the Trenton Police Department. Detectives are processing evidence recovered from the scene, examining potential surveillance footage and working to locate witnesses who may be able to provide information about the shooting.
No arrests had been announced in the latest information available, and investigators had not publicly established a motive. Authorities are working to identify the individuals who allegedly opened fire, determine what happened immediately before the shooting and establish how the suspects left the area.
The violence prompted a significant law-enforcement response on Locust Street. Investigators secured the area as evidence was collected and the crime scene was examined. Ewing police also assisted with crowd control while Trenton authorities continued their investigation.
The large number of shell casings and vehicles damaged by gunfire illustrate the seriousness of the incident. For residents and others who were present, the shooting transformed what had reportedly been a large gathering into a scene of panic and tragedy.
The deaths of the two victims have brought grief to their families and the wider Trenton community, while the eight wounded victims face the difficult process of recovering from their injuries.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the gathering, saw the shooting or may have information about the individuals responsible to come forward. Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses as they work to reconstruct the events of the early-morning shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected as detectives and prosecutors establish a clearer account of what happened on Locust Street.
For now, the focus remains on the victims and their families, the recovery of those who survived and the effort to identify those responsible for the deadly violence.
