Investigators Call For Tips In Bucks Co. Lawyer's Killing

NORTHAMPTON, TOWNSHIP, PA — On the 12th anniversary of the execution-style shooting of a Bucks County lawyer, investigators renewed their call for tips in the case.

Eric Birnbaum, of Northampton, was gunned down outside of his office shortly after 9 a.m. on Feb. 11, 2009.

On Thursday, Bucks County District Attorney Matthew Weintraub called Birnbaum "a wonderful father, attorney, colleague and friend."

"We remain committed to catching his killer," Weintraub said. Please help us if you can."

Birnbaum's shooting happened as he was talking to a co-worker outside Terry D. Goldberg and Associates law firm, at 92 Buck Rd. in the township's Holland section.

A reward for information in the case now stands at $20,500. Investigators are asking anyone with information to call a tip line at 215-546-TIPS or Northampton Township Police at 215-322-6111.

"On this 12th anniversary ... the Northampton Township Police Department sends our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Eric Birnbaum," Northampton Lt. Charles Pinkerton said. "Our police department will continue to pursue any and all avenues of investigation to bring this case to justice. We still believe that there may be someone who has information about this murder and we encourage them to contact our police department."