🚨 Trenton Man Arrested in Connection With August Shooting Homicide

TRENTON, NJ — August 22, 2026 — An investigation into a deadly shooting in Trenton earlier this month has resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old city man, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.

Authorities said Isiah Greene, 32, of Trenton, was arrested Thursday, August 20, following a motor vehicle stop conducted by the New Jersey State Police in Bordentown.

Greene is charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon, and certain persons not to possess a weapon. Prosecutors have filed a motion seeking to detain Greene pending trial.

The investigation stems from a shooting reported at approximately 3:37 a.m. on August 2 in the area of the 300 block of East State Street in Trenton.

Trenton police responding to reports of a large disturbance and shots fired located an adult male in front of 319 East State Street suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.

The victim, identified as Jamear Miller, 32, of Ewing, was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

A second adult male also suffered a gunshot wound and arrived at the hospital in a personal vehicle. His injuries were reported to be non-life-threatening.

The arrest followed an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Mercer County Shooting Response Team, with assistance from the New Jersey State Police.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mercer County Homicide Task Force Detective Elijah Phillips at 609-414-2006. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.

⚖️ IMPORTANT: Greene has been charged but remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

📲 Garden State News Network will continue to follow this developing investigation and provide updates as more information becomes available.