Delco Teen Arrested For Deadly Montco Bowling Alley Shooting: DA

UPPER DARBY, PA — A Delaware County teen is facing murder and related crimes in connection with a shooting that killed one and hurt four others at a Montgomery County Bowling alley over the weekend, authorities said Monday.

According to authorities, Jamel Barnwell, 17, of Upper Darby, is accused of pulling the trigger in a shooting that occurred inside Our Town Bowling Lanes in East Norriton Township Saturday night.

A warrant was issued Sunday for Barnwell on charges of first- and third-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, possessing an instrument of crime and related charges.

Barnwell turned himself in to police at midnight Monday, according to authorities.

The shooting occurred at about 6:42 p.m. in the bowling alley and left Frank Wade, 29, of Philadelphia, dead. Also injured in the shooting were Yahnirr Brooks, 21; Shamir Jones, 31; Robert Oliver, 26; and Ahmir Simmons, 19.

All five victims are related and were at the bowling alley together. At the scene, detectives recovered 15 fired 45-caliber cartridge casings as well as five bullets — one in the ceiling and four in the floor.

Police identified Barnwell as the suspect through video surveillance and witness interviews.

Authorities learned three men, one of whom was identified as Barnwell, entered the bowling alley at about 6:39 p.m.

At 6:42 p.m., a physical altercation involving the victims and the three suspects ensued. Barnwell pulled a firearm with an extended magazine from inside his jacket and started shooting. Then the three men fled the bowling alley, leaving behind three cell phones, one of which belonged to Barnwell.

Barnwell is being held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility without bail. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for March 8.