A woman was shot and killed in Trenton early Sunday, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office said.

Trenton police responded to a reported shooting near Southard and Calhoun streets at 4:39 a.m., according to Casey DeBlasio, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor’s office.

Officers found a vehicle that had been struck by gunshots multiple times at the intersection, said Trenton Police spokesman Capt. Stephen Varn.

The victim -- identified by the prosecutor’s office as 36-year-old Trenton resident Arkeyia Beal -- was found unresponsive inside the vehicle with a bullet wound, according to DeBlasio.

Officers immediately began CPR, Varn said, before the victim was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton.

DeBlasio said the victim was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Very sad to hear of the senseless murder of Keyia Beal. Condolences to her family and friends. Somebody knows who... Posted by Jerell Blakeley on Sunday, June 9, 2019

Trenton Councilman Jerell Blakeley wrote about the murder on his Facebook and Twitter pages, expressing sadness over the killing and urging people with information to come forward.

“Somebody knows who did it and somebody needs to say something," Blakeley wrote. "Killing an innocent mother is completely beyond the pale and another indictment of the cohort of murderers in this city who must be stopped. This isn’t an indictment of Trentonians but anybody in this city giving cover or refuge for murderers is a part of the problem.”

The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police are investigating and more information will be provided by officials as it becomes available, DeBlasio said

The killing comes as Trenton is grappling with a rash of recent gun violence. On Memorial Day weekend, two separate shootings left one person dead and 15 injured.

City leaders have promised to increase police presence around the city this summer, with support from state and federal authorities.

This story was updated with the victim’s identity at 2:32 p.m.

Michael Sol Warren may be reached at mwarren@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @MSolDub. Find NJ.com on Facebook.

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