Narberth Man's Killer Convicted Of Murder, Faces Life In Prison

NARBERTH, PA — John Le of Narberth was gunned down in July 2017. Now, his friends and family have closure as the accused shooter was found guilty of first degree murder Thursday.

The Delaware County District Attorney's Office said Derrick Hershal Rollins, 25, of Philadelphia, was convicted of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted homicide, and two counts of aggravated assault.

Rollins' sentencing will be held April 12 and could be sentenced to a life in prison for the killing.

The fatal shooting occurred at about 6 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 2017 at an apartment on the 2300 block of Haverford Road in the Ardmore section of the township.

Rollins shot and killed Le, 29, at the apartment.

About half an hour before Le's death, Rollins attempted to kill two men in the Overbrook Park section of Philadelphia, firing his weapon at them 17 times.

Rollins fled the area sometime after the killing and was later taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in DeKalb County Georgia on Tuesday, Aug. 22.

He was later extradited to Philadelphia, then Delaware County to answer to his charges.

“We are extremely pleased to announce a guilty verdict in this case, which is the result of many hours of hard work by Haverford Township Police Department Detective Thomas Long, CID Detective Mike Jay, the Philadelphia Police Department, U.S. Marshals, Samantha Bass counselor advocate of Crime Victim Services of Delaware County Women Against Rape, and Assistant District Attorney Michael Hill whose excellent prosecutorial skills resulted in a first-degree murder conviction in this case,” said District Attorney Katayoun M. Copeland. “Mr. Rollins now faces life in prison for ruthlessly gunning down the victim outside, leaving him for dead in the street,” said District Attorney Katayoun M. Copeland. “While we are satisfied with this conviction, we know that this guilty verdict will not bring back the victim, John Le, or undo the emotional trauma this act of violence has caused to his family and the surrounding community. As a result of excellent teamwork the defendant will finally face the consequences of his actions.”