By: Tracie Carter
A 41-year-old Allentown man has died following a shooting in Trenton that led to the arrest of a Camden man on attempted murder and weapons charges.
According to authorities, Trenton police responded to the 300 block of East State Street around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, after receiving reports of a shooting.
Officers found Anthony Harden suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower chest. He was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in extremely critical condition.
Harden was pronounced dead early Wednesday morning, November 11.
Investigators said a witness spotted the suspected gunman, identified as Leon DeShields III, 43, of Camden, leaving the area and heading toward the Trenton Train Station.
The witness helped direct officers to DeShields, who was apprehended by NJ Transit and Trenton police officers near the River LINE station. Authorities said he was carrying a .380-caliber handgun.
DeShields was charged with attempted murder and weapons offenses. Prosecutors said they intend to seek his detention pending trial.
The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is assisting with the investigation, which remains ongoing.
Authorities have not announced any additional charges following Harden’s death.