Double Homicide in Trenton Under Investigation

The Mercer County Homicide Task Force (MCHTF) and the Trenton Police Department are investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and daughter in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey reported.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, April 12, 2025, Trenton police responded to a residence in the 300 block of West State Street after receiving a 911 call reporting two deceased victims at the location.  Upon arrival, officers located a 13-year-old female in a third-floor bedroom suffering a gunshot wound and a 40-year-old woman in the stairway leading to the third floor, also suffering a gunshot wound.  Both mother and daughter were pronounced dead at the scene. 

A person of interest was detained on unrelated charges.  No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Scott Peterson at (609) 649-9218 or Sgt. Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.