The victim has been identified as Ronald Taylor, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office.
A few minutes after midnight on Saturday, Sept. 2, Trenton police responded to the 200 block of Brunswick Avenue on a report of a male shot.
Responding officers found an unresponsive male in a vacant lot appearing to suffer from a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to Capital Heath Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Jennifer Eyster at (609) 989-6406 or Sgt. Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.
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