On the evening of October 26, 2022, a ShotSpotter alert led Trenton police to a liquor store at Oakland Street and Hoffman Avenue, where they found 41-year-old Rayshawn Manny Baines unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Baines, also known by the nickname Buzz, was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. His death was recorded as Trenton’s 18th homicide for 2022.

The Mercer County Homicide Task Force opened an immediate investigation and has asked the public for information. Baines is remembered by family and friends for his loyalty and for his devotion to his daughter, Kamryn.

If anyone was in the Oakland Street and Hoffman Avenue area that night or has information about this shooting, please share what is known.