Man shot Saturday night dies in hospital

Police investigate a shooting in the area of Chambers Street and Walnut Avenue.  Jan. 9, 2016. (Scott Ketterer- The Trentonian)

Police investigate a shooting in the area of Chambers Street and Walnut Avenue. Jan. 9, 2016. (Scott Ketterer- The Trentonian)

A man who was shot Saturday night later died in the hospital, becoming the city’s second homicide victim this year.

Shawntay Ross, 39, was shot in the area of Walnut Avenue and Chambers Street around 6 p.m. Saturday. He died Sunday afternoon, according to a spokesperson with the county prosecutor’s office.

Sources suggested another victim may have been wounded in the shooting Saturday night, but that information has not been officially confirmed by police.

On Saturday afternoon, 24-year-old Jovan Marino died from injuries suffered during a shooting that happened Friday night.

Anyone with information about either of the murders is asked to call the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406 or contact the Trenton Police confidential tip line at (609) 989-3663. Individuals may also call the Trenton Crime Stoppers tip line at (609) 278-8477. Those wishing to text a tip can send a message labeledTCSTIPS to Trenton Crime Stoppers at 274637.

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