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Man, 50, Gunned Down Between Homes On Tree-Lined Trenton Street

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting in Mercer County.

First block of Hoffman Avenue

First block of Hoffman Avenue

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The shooting occurred shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday on the first block of Hoffman Avenue in Trenton, according to , Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.

Trenton police reportedly received two Shot Spotter activations, both for multiple rounds of gunfire.

Police found a 50-year-old man laying on the ground between residences at 165 and 167 Hoffman Ave., Onofri said. The victim, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later, the prosecutor said. 

The victim was identified as Douglas Munn, 50, of Trenton.

No arrests had been made. 

An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Luis Vega of the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.

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