An evening drive on June 8, 2017, turned tragic for 30-year-old Lewis Young, a Black male from Trenton, New Jersey. While behind the wheel of his vehicle, Young was struck by gunfire in a fatal shooting that unfolded on the city's streets. The sudden burst of violence left him with critical injuries.
A passenger in the car with Young at the time of the shooting immediately took action, driving him to Capital Health System-Fuld for emergency medical attention.
Despite the swift effort to get him to the hospital, the wounds proved to be too severe. Shortly after his arrival, Lewis Young was pronounced dead by medical staff. The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m., became the focus of a homicide investigation.
In the wake of the shooting, the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department launched a joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding Young's death. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for the crime. However, information regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects has not been publicly released. The case, according to available online sources, remains an open investigation.
