Mercer Man Charged In Shooting That Left One Dead: Prosecutor

MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A Mercer County man was charged in connection with a shooting that left a 30-year-old man dead and three others injured, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said.

Samier Vincent, 30, of Trenton died as a result of shots fired by Divon Ray, 24, of Trenton, Onofri said.

Ray is charged with one count of first-degree murder, eight counts of first-degree attempted murder and numerous weapons offenses including certain persons not to possess a weapon. He was arrested in Trenton on Wednesday. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Ray pending trial.

On Sunday, June 23, Trenton police responded to the 100 block of Walnut Avenue on a Shot Spotter activation for multiple rounds.

On arrival, officers found a total of four adult victims suffering gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Vincent, who sustained a gunshot wound to the head/neck area, died on June 27 as a result of his injuries, Onofri said.

An adult male and an adult female victim who sustained single gunshot wounds were treated and released from the hospital.

A 29-year-old female victim remains hospitalized in serious condition, Onofri said.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Jennifer Eyster at (609) 989-6406 or Sgt. Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.

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