Man wanted for criminal attempted homicide on the run after evading police in Trenton, NJ
Police say he is considered armed and dangerous.
TRENTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police are searching for a man they say fled from police in Trenton, New Jersey, on Thursday morning.
They say he is considered armed and dangerous.
Officials say 24-year-old Julius A. Troupe is wanted for criminal attempted homicide.
Police say Troupe fled from officers around 6 a.m. in the area of Camden and Hanover streets.
"We didn't even know. We just came out here to take the kids in school, but there were a lot of police. We didn't even know what was happening," said Rubi Guevara. "It was kind of scary."
Around 7 a.m., the Trenton Public School District said police had requested that all staff and students at Monument Intermediate School avoid the area for the time being.
Staffers were told to temporarily report to Gregory School, Cadwalader School, or the Central Office, according to district officials.
"We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority," the district said.
Monument eventually opened to students around 9:30 a.m.
The search for Troupe continues, who is no stranger to law enforcement.
Sources tell Action News that Troupe was sentenced to five years in prison for aggravated assault and weapons charges in Trenton back in 2019.
He also has a previous burglary charge in Trenton and a weapons offense in East Windsor from 2024.
Officials say intelligence leads police to believe the Troupe has fled the Trenton area.
He was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a red hooded sweatshirt.
If you see him, you are asked to call 911.
