STATEMENT FROM MAYOR REED GUSCIORA ON THE DEATH OF ANTHONY HARDEN

Trenton, NJ – I am deeply saddened by the tragic shooting death of Anthony Harden, whose life was taken Tuesday evening on East State Street.

My heart goes out to Anthony’s family, friends, and loved ones, especially those who knew him as “Junebug.” No family should have to endure the heartbreak of losing someone they love to gun violence.

This marks Trenton’s ninth homicide of 2026. While our city has made significant strides in reducing violent crime, nine lives lost are nine too many. Each victim is someone’s son, daughter, brother, sister, father, mother, cousin, or friend. Each leaves behind a grieving family and a community forever changed.

We cannot become accustomed to violence, and we cannot allow statistics to overshadow the human lives behind them.

I want to thank the Mercer County Homicide Task Force, the Trenton Police Department, and our law enforcement partners for their swift response and the apprehension of a suspect. The investigation remains ongoing under the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.

We will continue working every day to make our streets safer, prevent violence, and ensure that every resident and visitor can feel secure in our Capital City.

Today, our thoughts and prayers are with the Harden family. May Anthony rest in peace.

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