Crime & Safety

Fatal Shooting Christmas Night in Montco

Police say a 24-year-old man is dead after being shot in an alley in Norristown on Christmas night.

Norristown Police responded to the area of West Scott Alley and Park Alley at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Christmas night, Tuesday, Dec. 25, for a report of a shooting and are now investigating a homicide.

According to authorities, a 24-year-old unidentified local man has been pronounced dead from multiple gunshot wounds. There is no suspect and police are investigating the crime in collaboration with Montgomery County Detectives.

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On the scene, police reportedly recovered over 10 shells in the alley. Authorities are currently questioning witnesses from the scene.

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