Trenton man arrested, charged in fatal shooting – MidJersey.News

July 4, 2024

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER) – Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that an investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force (MCHTF) and the Trenton Shooting Response Team has resulted in the arrest of a Trenton man in the shooting death of Samier Vincent.

Divon Ray, 24, of Trenton, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, eight counts of attempted first-degree murder and numerous weapons offenses, including prohibiting certain persons from possessing a weapon. He was arrested in Trenton on Wednesday. The district attorney's office has filed a motion to detain Ray pending trial.

Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., Trenton Police responded to the 100 block of Walnut Avenue for a multiple-round Shot Spotter activation. Upon arrival, officers located a total of four adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment. Samier Vincent, 30, of Trenton, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head/neck, died on June 27 from his injuries. An adult male and adult female victims who suffered a single gunshot wound were treated and released from the hospital. A 29-year-old female remains hospitalized in serious condition.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Jennifer Eyster at (609) 989-6406 or Sergeant Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].

Even if charged, a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Divon Ray, 24, of Trenton, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, eight counts of attempted first-degree murder and numerous weapons offenses, including prohibiting certain persons from possessing a weapon. He was arrested in Trenton on Wednesday. The district attorney's office has filed a motion to detain Ray pending trial.