Antonio Sloan
Trenton police Wednesday morning arrested the suspect who allegedly murdered 72-year-old James Wells.
U.S. Marshals from the New York/New Jersey Regional Task Force about 8 a.m. Wednesday arrested Antonio “Riot” Sloan, 25, at his Trenton residence on Second Street, authorities said. He was being held in custody on $1 million bail.
Sloan is accused of punching and kicking Wells in the body and head in the area of East Hanover and Broad streets about 8 p.m. Sept. 13. Sloan fled the scene after allegedly reaching into Wells’ pocket and removing personal property, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.
James Wells
Wells died Sept. 24 from his critical injuries.
The felony murder and robbery charges against Sloan are the result of an investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force. Video footage was obtained by detectives, and Sloan was identified as a suspect through video analysis and witness statements, prosecutors said.
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