TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–A serious hazardous materials incident occurred yesterday involving a tank of ammonia. Federal, State and local officials, Trenton Fire Department, TEMS, Signal 22, TPD along with outside police agencies and more have responded to the incident where over 70 people have been evacuated. Repairs could go into the weekend.
The City of Trenton says, yesterday, Trenton Fire Dept. responded to a chemical spill on Tucker Street. Assisted by Trenton Police & Public Works Depts., as well as county, state, and federal officials, over 70 people were evacuated and taken to shelter–including many seniors from Munce Tower.
Other people evacuated the area with family. Officials have closed all pedestrian & vehicular traffic on Tucker St. between N. Warren and N. Willow, and on N. Willow St. between Pashley and Tucker. All area buildings are closed, including Henry J. Austin Pharmacy Department.
Residents in need of medication are being assisted by City staff. At this time, there is no reported illness caused by the spill & officials are asking residents to avoid the area until officials have deemed it safe. @EPA officials are monitoring. Thank you for your cooperation.
UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF TRENTON:
PDATE for Trenton residents affected by the ammonia spill on Tucker Street, especially residents of Munce Tower and their family members. While federal, state, and city officials work to secure the area, we are unsure how long the block will be evacuated. The likelihood is that repairs and clean-up will continue through the weekend, and possibly into next week. Any residents who were unable to shelter with family have been sheltered by the city, and there are no reported illnesses among the evacuees. Any questions regarding the evacuation or status of residents, please contact Trenton Office of Emergency Management at (609) 989-4200. We appreciate your patience during this time, and will continue to update you via phone, City of Trenton social media feeds, and our city website.
Ammonia leak Day 2 City of Trenton, Photos by: Brian McCarthy, OnScene News
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Announced at a press conference today, the Zeff Law Firm with the support of the NAACP New Jersey State Conference will be filing a lawsuit on behalf of Jajuan R. Henderson against the City of Trenton, Trenton Police Department Director Steve Wilson, and several unidentified police officers. The incident occurred just after midnight on February 12, 2022 when a Trenton Police Street Crimes Unit were involved in a Police shooting resulting from an encounter with Henderson in a motor vehicle. Jajuan Henderson, 29, of Burlington, was charged with four counts of aggravated assault (second degree) and one count each of resisting arrest (third degree) and obstruction (fourth degree). According to the NAACP spokespersons today at a press conference, it was stated several of those charges have since been dropped.
The spokespersons stated that a police shooting that has left a twenty-nine-year-old Black man paralyzed from the chest down after a far from routine “traffic stop.”
It was stated that Jajuan went to retrieve some iced tea from a car parallel parked outside of a home he was visiting. In the middle of the night, Jajuan sat lawfully parked in a car with the engine turned off when an unidentified dark car approached and parked next to him, boxing him in. A group of men, fully masked and in dark plain clothes, then jumped out of this mysterious vehicle and began yelling at Jajuan. As many others would do in this escalating situation, Jajuan used his cell phone to call for support. Despite being unarmed, nonthreatening, and minding his own business, these officers proceeded to use lethal force and shoot Jajuan in the neck according to NAACP Spokespersons.
See full NAACP Press Release for additional details.
Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office released this information on February 15, 2022:
The suspect wounded Saturday during an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in Trenton has been charged with assault, resisting arrest and obstruction offenses, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
Jajuan Henderson, 29, of Burlington, is charged with four counts of aggravated assault (second degree) and one count each of resisting arrest (third degree) and obstruction (fourth degree). There is no scheduled court appearance at this time.
At approximately 12:15 AM, Saturday February 12th, 2022, members of the Trenton Police Street Crimes Unit were involved in a Police shooting resulting from an encounter with Henderson in a motor vehicle. During this incident, Henderson was shot by one officer. Henderson was initially treated at Capital Health Regional Medical Center, Trenton, and has since been transferred to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, where he remains in stable condition. No officers appear to have been injured. All four officers have been placed on administrative leave, and the scene was processed on Saturday by the New Jersey State Police, both of which are standard protocols for incidents of this nature.
TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOOTS UNARMED BLACK MAN
March 17, 2022
Trenton, New Jersey — On Thursday March 17, 2022, Zeff Law Firm, LLC with the support of the NAACP New Jersey State Conference will be filing a lawsuit on behalf of Jajuan R. Henderson against the City of Trenton, Trenton Police Department Director Steve Wilson, and several unidentified police officers. This case involves yet another needless police shooting that has left a twenty-nine-year-old Black man paralyzed from the chest down after a far from routine “traffic stop.” Just after midnight on February 12, 2022 in Trenton, New Jersey, Jajuan went to retrieve some iced tea from a car parallel parked outside of a home he was visiting. In the middle of the night, Jajuan sat lawfully parked in a car with the engine turned off when an unidentified dark car approached and parked next to him, boxing him in. A group of men, fully masked and in dark plain clothes, then jumped out of this mysterious vehicle and began yelling at Jajuan. As many others would do in this escalating situation, Jajuan used his cell phone to call for support.
This group of men, appearing as any other group of dangerous criminals from a horror movie, turned out to be from the Trenton Police Department. A Black man sitting in a car at midnight while on a cell phone was all these unidentified officers needed to smash the driver’s side window. Despite being unarmed, nonthreatening, and minding his own business, these officers proceeded to use lethal force and shoot Jajuan in the neck. It is a miracle Jajuan survived, and he will have a long road to recovery, if at all, from the actions of the Trenton Police Department.
This incident and incidents like it are all too familiar. These officers—sworn to protect and serve all—rushed to execution. These officers devalued the life of another Black man. These officers pulled the trigger that nearly ended another Black man’s life. When Black parents give their children “the talk,” they must now add sitting in the car after midnight to the list of things Black men must avoid so they do not appear suspicious.
In a legal system that prioritizes maintaining the anonymity of the officers who attempted to kill him, Jajuan and his family bring this lawsuit demanding justice, change, and transparency. They hold their heads high, despite the Trenton Police Department’s best efforts, and they will not be swayed. Too many lives have been shattered; too many families destroyed. The time for waiting is over.
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest nonpartisan civil rights organization. Its members throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities. You can learn more about The New Jersey State Conference NAACP, the numerous local units throughout the state, the advocacy efforts, and the annual convention at http://www.njscnaacp.org.
Today’s NAACP Press conference Photos and video by: Brian McCarthy, OnScene News
Today’s Press NAACP Press Conference in Trenton. Photos by: Brian McCarty, OnScene News NAACP Press Release
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