Mercer County, Trenton

BREAKING: Trenton, Female Shot In Head, Trauma Alert Called En Route To Hospital

August 21, 2020

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See MidJersey.News update here: UPDATE: Trenton: Woman Shot In Head Last Night In Critical Condition

BREAKING NEWS REPORT: From radio traffic and other sources once if and when official information is made available corrections and updates will be made.

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Around 9:00 pm Trenton Police, Trenton EMS and Mercer County Paramedics were detailed to Walnut Avenue and Hampton Avenue for a female shot to head. Trenton Police arrived to make sure the scene was safe for EMS. Once clear TEMS and Paramedics proceeded in to treat the victim. The victim was transported to the Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center. No word on condition other than a “trauma alert” was called over the radio.