Attempted Murder Charges For Suspect Nabbed In Trenton Shooting

A Trenton man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with an April shooting, authorities announced.

Jaheem Watkins of Trenton
Photo Credit: *Trenton Police Department via Facebook*

Valerie Musson

05/06/2022 1:21 p.m.

Jaheem Watkins, of Trenton, was charged with criminal attempted murder and two counts of aggravated assault, as well as defiant trespass and various weapons offenses, Trenton Police said on Friday, May 6.

Watkins was identified as the gunman who shot and seriously injured a man near 54 Prospect St. on Saturday, April 16, police said.

Watkins was being held in the Mercer County Correctional Facility.

The investigation was led by the Mercer County Shooting Response Team.

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