Crime & Safety

Police Hope To Return Items Lost In Montco Bowling Alley Shooting

Police have "quite a bit of property" they recovered from the scene of the bowling alley shooting, and encourage the public to contact them.

Police are hoping to return lost items from the bowling alley shooting in Montgomery County last week.
Police are hoping to return lost items from the bowling alley shooting in Montgomery County last week. (East Norriton PD)

EAST NORRITON, PA — In the chaos and terror following the deadly shooting at a Montgomery County bowling alley, numerous items were left behind and recovered by police.

Now, authorities are hoping to return the lost items, including numerous jackets, sweatshirts, and other possessions. "We took quite a bit of property" in securing the scene and valuables there, the East Norriton Police Department said.

If you were at the alley and think you left something behind, contact police at 610-272-0748.

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>In Wake Of Montco Bowling Alley Shooting, A Community Reels

The shooting at East Norriton's Our Town Alley left one dead and four injured, after an argument between two groups of men quickly escalated.

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Jamel Barnwell, a 17-year-old from Upper Darby, was the shooter, police said. He and another man who drove him from the scene have been arrested and charged.

Residents who witnessed the event or who are undergoing trauma are encouraged to reach out to the Victim Services Center of Montgomery County for assistance (1-888-521-0983).

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