Crime
Yahsim Howlett and Tyaisha West Killed in Trenton Mass Shooting
TRENTON, N.J. — Two people were killed and nine others were wounded in a mass shooting early Sunday morning on Locust Street in Trenton, according to the Trenton Police Department.
The shooting happened at approximately 12:25 a.m. on August 30, 2026, in the area of 194 Locust Street.
Police officers responded after receiving reports of multiple shots fired and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived.
Authorities confirmed that 11 people were shot during the incident. Two victims, identified as Yahsim Howlett and Tyaisha West, were pronounced dead.
The other nine victims were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately released.
An off-duty Trenton police detective, Corey McNair, assisted emergency personnel in the immediate aftermath of the shooting.
As police, firefighters and emergency medical crews worked amid a large crowd at the scene, two critically injured victims were placed inside an ambulance. McNair reportedly drove the ambulance to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, helping transport the wounded victims for emergency treatment.
The two victims transported by McNair had suffered gunshot wounds to the head. Despite the severity of their injuries, both survived.
Residents in the area said a party had been taking place outside before the gunfire erupted. However, those residents declined to provide additional details about what may have led to the shooting.
Investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence, including what triggered the gunfire and who was responsible.
The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is leading the investigation with assistance.
No arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting, and authorities have not released information about a possible suspect.
The investigation remains active, and additional details are expected as detectives continue interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence and working to establish a complete timeline of the deadly incident.
SPOKANE, Washington — Authorities have identified Rashad McDade as the man who lost his life in a fatal shooting on Spokane’s South Hill early in the morning. The shooting occurred near the intersection of 53rd Avenue and Fiske Street, leaving family members, friends and the surrounding community mourning a devastating loss.
According to the information provided, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 4:30 a.m. When police arrived, they located McDade at the scene. He had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and authorities have not announced an arrest.
The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, when gunfire disrupted the quiet South Hill neighborhood.
Police officers rushed to the area near 53rd Avenue and Fiske Street after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Rashad McDade, who had lost his life.
The sudden violence left residents in the surrounding area concerned as law enforcement officers secured the scene and began investigating what had happened.
As officers worked to secure the area, a nearby apartment building was placed under a shelter-in-place order.
Authorities also closed a section of 53rd Avenue near Fiske Street while investigators examined the scene and gathered information related to the shooting.
These precautions were taken as police worked to address the situation and carry out their investigation. Further details about the events leading up to the gunfire have not yet been released.
At the time of the available report, no suspect had been taken into custody.
Investigators have not publicly identified a possible suspect or disclosed what may have led to the shooting. The motive and circumstances surrounding McDade’s death remain unknown.
Police are continuing their investigation as they work to establish a clearer understanding of the incident. Additional information may be released as the case develops.
Behind every fatal shooting is a person whose life mattered to family, friends and loved ones. Rashad McDade’s death has left those closest to him facing a painful loss and difficult questions.
His sudden passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the lasting impact that violence can have on families and entire communities. As investigators continue working to determine what happened, loved ones are left to remember McDade and cope with his absence.
May Rashad McDade rest in peace. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and everyone affected by this tragedy. May they find strength, comfort and support during this difficult time.