On a tragic spring evening in Trenton, New Jersey, 65-year-old Cheryl Ann Jones, a female, lost her life in a sudden act of violence that shattered the quiet of her neighborhood. On Saturday, April 24, 2021, police were called to a residence on Sheridan Avenue shortly after 6:30 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered Ms. Jones on the front porch, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into her death quickly led to the arrest of her 90-year-old neighbor, Clent Morris. Authorities found Mr. Morris inside the residence where the shooting occurred and took him into custody.
Investigators believe that a history of disputes between the neighbors culminated in the fatal shooting.
Clent Morris was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. At the time of his arrest, he was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury before being transferred to the Mercer County Correction Center. The case was handed over to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office for prosecution. The final disposition of the charges against Mr. Morris is not publicly documented in online sources.
