June 9, 2023

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred early Friday morning June 9, 2023, in the city, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.

At approximately 12:03 a.m., Trenton police responded to the area of Aspen Alley and Evans Avenue in response to a Shot Spotter activation. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso area. He was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment. The victim was identified as Markell Biggs, 20, of Trenton, and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.

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Names of the 2023 Trenton Homicide Victims

1. 1/16/2023 Donnell Williams, 29, Trenton, Shooting.
2. 2/12/2023 Stephanie Vil, 34, of Burlington, Shooting.
3. 2/16/2023 Khalil Glanton, 23, Trenton, Stabbing.
4. 3/24/2023 Harold Rosario, 19, Trenton, Shooting.
5. 3/26/2023 Nyeisha Saunders, 41, Trenton, Shooting.
6. 4/09/2023 Jhosse Tolentino, 23, Trenton, Shooting
7. 4/14/2023 Daniel Garvin, 46, Trenton, Shooting
8. 4/20/2023 Ralph Conquest, 43, of Lawrence, Shooting
9. 5/14/2023 Roger Martinez-Rodriguez, 27, Trenton, Stabbing
10. 5/14/2023 Justin Reed, 24, of Ewing, Shooting (died May 22)
11. 5/26/2023 Sherief Treadwell, 36, Trenton, Shooting
12. 6/09/2023 Markell Biggs, 20, Trenton, Shooting

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