Crime & Safety
2 Men Killed In Upper Darby Funeral Procession IDed, Police Search For Suspects: Reports
Police told 6ABC they believe someone targeted the two Delaware County residents, who were in a funeral procession when they were shot.
UPPER DARBY, PA — Police identified two men who were shot dead during a funeral procession in Upper Darby on Friday, a report says.
Police said the men were hit by gunfire while they were in a car as part of the procession. Upper Darby PD officers responded to the area of Marshall Road and Old Marshall Road around 12:51 p.m. after "numerous reports" of shots fired, and people injured.
Someone targeted and ambushed the victims, Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt told 6ABC with "100 percent" certainty.
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According to 6ABC, police identified 21-year-old Darby resident Tyrese Long and 25-year-old Folcroft resident Khalid Brittingham as the victims.
Police released a photo of a man they would like to talk to in connection with the homicide. Anyone with information on the double homicide is asked to contact the Upper Darby PD at 610-734-7693.
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