The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Trenton Police Department are actively investigating the fatal stabbing of a 48-year-old Hamilton man Wednesday evening.
Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey confirmed the incident, which occurred on May 14, 2025, and marks the city’s latest homicide case.
At approximately 7:05 p.m., the victim, identified as Jermaine Scott, arrived at Capital Health Regional Medical Center via private vehicle with a critical stab wound to the abdomen.
Medical personnel immediately rushed Scott into surgery, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly after. Authorities have not disclosed a potential motive or suspect, and no arrests have been made.
Investigators are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact Mercer County Homicide Task Force Detective James Rickey at (609) 989-6406 or Sergeant Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. Tips may also be submitted anonymously via email to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.
The case remains under joint review by local and county law enforcement, with updates expected as the inquiry progresses.
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