Two shot, one killed outside liquor store in Trenton

A city man died Friday night when two people were shot outside a liquor store.

According to police sources, the two men were shot in front of a liquor store in the 200 block of Hamilton Avenue around 5:45 p.m. Friday.

Police say one of the victims was shot in the chest, and the other was struck in the leg. Both victims were taken to the hospital, and the victim who was shot in the chest later passed away, Trenton police confirmed.

Friends of the two men told The Trentonian Friday night that Robert Wright of Trenton is the victim who passed away, and DeShawn Magee, also of Trenton, was wounded.

Police say this is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact law enforcement.

Shaheed Morris contributed to this report.

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