Crime & Safety
Man Shot Dead In Montco Traffic Dispute: DA
Breaking: A man was shot and killed on the road after a traffic dispute in Montgomery County Monday night, authorities said.
CHELTENHAM, PA -- Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot and killed following a traffic dispute in Montgomery County Monday night.
The incident occurred in Cheltenham Township on Dewey Road near N. Front Street at around 9:30 p.m.
The victim, Rithina Torn, 29, of Philadelphia, approached a dark colored vehicle that was stopped at the intersection, according to authorities.
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The driver of the vehicle turned and fired several shots at Torn, police said.
An ambulance transported Torn to Einstein Hospital, where he was declared dead.
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Detectives are interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage in an effort to track the suspect. If you have any information, please contact Cheltenham Police at 215-885-1600.
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