In the late hours of an early spring evening, the city of Trenton became the backdrop for a tragedy that would cut a young life short. Jaquir Queen, a 26-year-old male from Willingboro, New Jersey, was at the Fast Trac gas station on Mulberry Street on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Just before midnight, the sound of multiple gunshots pierced the night, prompting a response from the Trenton Police Department after a Shot Spotter activation.
Upon their arrival at the gas station, officers
discovered a scene of violence. Jaquir Queen was found on the side of the station, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to the Capital Health Regional Medical Center in a desperate attempt to save his life. Tragically, his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead a short time after arriving at the hospital. The incident also left another man, a 23-year-old from Hamilton, with a gunshot wound to his calf. He was transported to the hospital by a private vehicle.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department launched an investigation into the violent death of Jaquir Queen. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for this act. However, in the days and weeks that followed, no arrests were announced, and no suspects were publicly identified in connection with the fatal shooting.
The community was left to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was abruptly taken. Friends and family remembered Jaquir as a beloved individual, and tributes appeared on social media expressing sorrow and disbelief over his sudden and violent death. Despite the ongoing investigation by law enforcement, the case has remained unsolved publicly. There have been no subsequent announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the murder of Jaquir Queen, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved justice for his family and community.
