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Trenton Man Charged In Deadly Sunday Shooting, Mercer County Prosecutor Says

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.

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.

The investigation continues, and anyone with information should call (609) 989-6406 or email mchtftips@mercercounty.org.

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