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Two mass shootings in Trenton, N.J., and Chicago within about 15 minutes left 3 dead and 23 injured; investigators have not announced arrests or motives. In Trenton, about 12:25 a.m., 11 people were shot near Locust Street, with two fatalities and nine wounded; in Chicago, a late-night shooting on the South Side around 11:37 p.m. wounded 15 and left one man dead as authorities search for suspects.
Two people were killed and nine wounded in a mass shooting at a neighborhood cookout on Locust Street in Trenton, New Jersey, with 11 victims total; the attack began after an argument among about half a dozen people. Victims were taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center. No arrests have been made, and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation.
A Trenton police officer was shot and injured in a non-life-threatening manner near police headquarters, with the incident under investigation by New Jersey State Police.
A man in Trenton, NJ, was fatally shot while driving, causing him to lose control of his vehicle, crash into a police car, and hit a pedestrian. The incident also injured a bystander and two police officers, with no arrests made yet as the investigation continues.
A Department of Justice report has found that the Trenton, New Jersey police department has been violating residents' civil rights. The investigation revealed patterns of misconduct, including excessive use of force and unlawful stops, raising concerns about systemic issues within the department.
Police are seeking 26-year-old Andre Gordon after three people were shot and killed in Bucks County, with officials surrounding a home in Trenton where he is believed to have fled to and taken hostages. Gordon is suspected to have stolen a 2016 dark gray Honda CRV and is considered extremely dangerous, with law enforcement urging anyone who sees him or the vehicle to contact 911 immediately. The shelter in place order in Bucks County has been lifted, and police are providing ongoing updates on the situation.
A severe storm hit Trenton, Missouri, causing serious wind damage, including collapsed buildings and significant roof damage to several structures. The National Weather Service has yet to confirm if a tornado caused the damage. Wesley United Methodist Church sustained wind damage, with community members using tarps to cover the holes in the sanctuary. No injuries have been confirmed as of yet.