Man Kills Ex-GF, Wounds Son In Trenton Murder-Suicide: Prosecutor

Nyeisha Saunders was shot by Antione Brown, 46, on the 100 block of Pennington Avenue around 6:35 p.m. Sunday, March 26, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said.

Saunders' 19-year-old son was struck by gunfire and wounded in his hand, authorities said.

Saunders was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time later, the prosecutor said.

While at the scene, police learned from a concerned citizen that a shooting suspect was inside of a residence on Pennington Avenue.

Police entered the residence and found Brown dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the prosecutor said. A firearm was found next to his body. The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Luis Vega at 609-989-6406. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.

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