On a Thursday afternoon in May 2020, tragedy struck in Trenton, New Jersey, forever altering the lives of a local family. Raheen McKinnon, a 19-year-old male, was caught in a burst of gunfire that ultimately claimed his life. The incident unfolded on the 900 block of Parkside Avenue, a scene that quickly filled with the flashing lights of emergency vehicles and the concerned faces of onlookers.
When police officers arrived at approximately 4:15 p.m., they discovered a silver Jeep
Commander, its hood up and hazard lights blinking. Inside and around the vehicle, they found two victims of the shooting. Raheen had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his armpit, arms, legs, and back. Alongside him was a 17-year-old male who had been shot in the neck and thigh. Both were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Raheen McKinnon succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The younger victim, however, survived the ordeal but was left in critical condition. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force immediately launched an investigation into the shooting, piecing together the events of that violent afternoon.
In the days and years that have followed the shooting, authorities have continued to seek information from the public to help solve the case. However, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the death of Raheen McKinnon. The identity of any suspect or suspects involved in the fatal shooting remains unknown to the public as the investigation continues.
