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Trenton Man Arrested for Violent Sexual Assault; Victim Hospitalized as Investigation Continues

TRENTON, N.J. — A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a severe sexual assault that left a woman hospitalized, according to Mercer County authorities. The suspect, Jahassan Jones, was taken into custody on May 7 following a coordinated effort between the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the local police department. The alleged attack occurred on the evening of May 6 when, police say, Jones turned violent after the victim declined …

trenton high death: Bucknell University student found deceased on campus

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania – A tragic incident unfolded at Bucknell University over the weekend as students and faculty mourn the loss of 24-year-old senior Christian Samay from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. The university’s President, John Bravman, expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Samay, extending condolences to his family and friends. Located approximately 60 miles north of Harrisburg, Bucknell University is known for its private liberal arts education. The campus was shaken by the news …

Hostage Standoff in Trenton Ends with Surrender of Suspect Wanted for Fatal Shootings

FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A suspect involved in the deaths of at least three people in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, has surrendered after barricading himself in a residence in Trenton, New Jersey, as per officials. Authorities managed to surround the suspect, identified as Andre Gordon Jr., 26, as they worked to de-escalate the situation in Trenton. Armed with an AR-15 assault weapon, Gordon has connections to both Falls Township and Trenton, and is known to be …

Shooter in Falls Township Leaves Three Dead, Barricaded with Hostages in Trenton: Suspect Update

FALLS TOWNSHIP, Pa. – A series of shootings in Falls Township, Pennsylvania, has left three people dead, with the suspected shooter, 26-year-old Andre Gordon, now barricaded inside a home in Trenton, New Jersey, with hostages, according to officials. Police first responded to a shooting on Viewpoint Lane in Falls Township, followed by another fatal shooting on Edgewood Lane, before Gordon carjacked a vehicle at a Dollar General in Morrisville. Gordon is believed to have known …