By CBS3 Staff
TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) — Authorities in Mercer County say they have arrested the suspect in an early Sunday morning shooting that killed a 30-year-old man.
Matthew Tanner, 36, of Trenton, was arrested Tuesday night, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri. He faces a first-degree murder charge, along with multiple weapon offenses.
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The shooting happened in the 800 block of Stuyvesant Avenue around 12:20 a.m.
Officers responded to the area and found Daquan Basnight, 30, of Ewing, lying in the street. He was shot in the face and body multiple times.
MORE NEWS: President Biden Approves Disaster Funding For Two More Pennsylvania CountiesThe investigation continues, and anyone with information should call (609) 989-6406 or email mchtftips@mercercounty.org.
