Dartanian Ames II, 41, was killed in the early morning hours of October 30, 2021. At about 3:25 a.m. multiple gunshots were reported on the 900 block of Brunswick Avenue in Trenton; officers responding after a ShotSpotter activation found Ames with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are handling the investigation.

A lifelong resident of the Trenton area, Ames was born March 23, 1980, and graduated from Lawrence Township High School. He worked in construction and most recently at Home Depot. He was a father and was remembered for his love of sports, music, and time with his daughter. No arrests have been announced and the case remains open.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Ames, please share what you know with investigators.