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May 29, 2021–Updated at 7:45 a.m.

By: Tyler Eckel

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)– One person was killed in a hit and run pedestrian accident late Saturday night, according to police.

The accident occurred just after 11:00 pm. Trenton Police, Trenton Fire & TEMS, and Capital Health Paramedics responded to the intersection of South Clinton Avenue and Roebling Avenue on a reported person shot, or struck by a vehicle.

According to Acting Lieutenant Cynthia Hargis, “An alert was broadcast for the suspects vehicle, which was stopped and detained in Hamilton Township. The suspect is being questioned by the Homicide Task Force investigators.”

Capital Health Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.

Acting Lieutenant Hargis said, “The victim is not identified at this time and the investigation is ongoing.”

Trenton Police and the Mercer County Homicide Task Force are investigating.


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