Man found shot to death in bullet-riddled SUV in N.J., police say

A man was found shot to death in an SUV Thursday afternoon in New Jerseys capital city, according to a joint statement from the Trenton Police Department and the Mercer County Prosecutors Office.

A Shot Spotter activation around 1:30 p.m. alerted officers to the 800 block of Carteret Avenue and when they arrived, they found a white Mercedes SUV that had been struck by numerous bullets, police said.

A man, who was not identified Thursday evening, was found dead in the drivers seat of the SUV, the office said.

Investigators said he would not be identified until his family was notified of his death.

No arrests were made as of Thursday evening as the shooting remained under investigation.

Anyone with information was asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.

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Chris Sheldon may be reached at csheldon@njadvancemedia.com.