Police Recover Rifle, Shell Casings After Shots Fired Incident in Trenton

By: Jeff Sommes

Police in Trenton are investigating a shooting incident that unfolded Thursday night, leading to the recovery of shell casings and a firearm at the scene.

At approximately 11:25 p.m., a ShotSpotter device alerted authorities to gunfire in the area of West State Street and Sahican Drive. 

When officers arrived, they found evidence of a shooting and secured the neighborhood with police tape.

During a search of the area, officers discovered a rifle in the yard of one of the nearby homes. Fortunately, no victims were reported.

The suspect fled the scene before police arrived and has not yet been arrested, according to initial reports. 

The investigation remains active and ongoing.