A late-night dispute in Trenton turned deadly on July 14, 2025. Just before midnight on the 600 block of North Clinton Avenue, a confrontation between two groups in the Covert Alley area ended when gunfire erupted. Officers who responded found two men shot; 43-year-old Shalynn Richardson was among them. He was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time after arrival. The other shooting victim was also transported to the hospital; their condition was not publicly disclosed.

The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating. No arrests have been announced and the motive for the confrontation has not been identified. Anyone with information about the shooting or who saw activity near North Clinton Avenue around midnight on July 14 is asked to come forward.