Hamilton Man Fatally Stabbed Wednesday Night In The City Of Trenton

Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:30 P.M. ET. 1 Minute Read, By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

TRENTON, NJ.- Detectives of the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are continuing the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 48-year-old Hamilton, New Jersey, man that occurred Wednesday evening in New Jersey’s Capital City.

     According to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, just shortly after 7:00 p.m., members of the Trenton Police Department responded to Capital Health Regional Medical Center after being notified that a man, later identified as Jermaine Scott, 48, of Hamilton, New Jersey had arrived by private vehicle at the Medical Center seeking treatment for a stab wound to his abdomen.

Mr. Scott Dies From Injuries

     Mr. Scott was rushed into surgery, where, despite life-saving efforts by doctors, Mr. Hamilton succumbed to his injury and was pronounced deceased a short time later.

     The investigation remains active and ongoing. No arrests have been made, as Detectives continue the search for the suspect and a motive for the stabbing.

     Anyone with information regarding the stabbing death of Mr. Hamilton is urged to contact Detective James Rickey of the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406 or Sergeant Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org. All calls and emails will be kept confidential.