BREAKING: Trenton – Reports Of Man Shot In Chest In Critical Condition At Trauma Center

April 13, 2021 — Updated

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–At 7:54 am, Trenton Police Officers responded to the area of Eisenhower Ave and Coolidge Avenue after receiving reports of shots fired.  When Police arrived on scene, the officers discovered a victim of the shooting inside of a crashed car.  The victim, an adult male, was struck by several bullets while he was driving.  The victim then crashed the car and was found by officers. 

Trenton Fire Department and Trenton EMS treated the victim, who was transported to The Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in critical condition. The man is expected to survive. One source said It was reported that the victim was shot in the chest.  

The scene showed a vehicle riddled with bullet holes with at least four bullet holes in the front windshield.

Trenton Police Detective Captain Peter Weremijenko stated that the investigation is in the very early stages.

If anyone has any information they can contact the Trenton Police anonymous tip line at 609-989-DRUG (3784)    

Information provided above is from a combination of official information along with witnesses and on scene reporting. As the investigation progresses and more information is released the story will be updated.