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James B. Draper was charged with murder and three weapons offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
Just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, Trenton police responded to Cross Street and Kersey Alley in response to a call for an unresponsive male. Police found a male victim on the ground in the sidewalk area suffering from numerous stab wounds. The victim, identified as Corey Jones, 40, of Trenton, was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Michael Cipriano at (609) 575-2235 or OIC William Jett Jr. at (609) 331-5010. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.
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