Shooting near Trenton City Hall kills one man

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Marquis Skillman, 38, was identified as the man fatally shot near Trenton City Hall on Saturday, April 19th. The shooting also injured a woman, and no arrests have been made. The shooting occurred early Saturday morning near the NJ Weedman’s Joint, a cannabis business, prompting owner Ed "Weedman" Forchion to express concern about being blamed for the crime. Police were nearby monitoring activity related to the business. Skillman was released from prison in November 2024 after serving time for a 2013 robbery conviction. Authorities are investigating the shooting and seeking information from the public.


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