Crime & Safety

Gunman Sought In Deadly Delco Shooting 'Armed And Dangerous:' Police

Clifton Heights Borough Police said Birchett Lamont King is wanted in connection with a fatal Thursday shooting.

Birchett Lamont King​, 25, is wanted in connection with a deadly Thursday shooting.
Birchett Lamont King​, 25, is wanted in connection with a deadly Thursday shooting. (Clifton Height Police)

CLIFTON HEIGHTS, PA — Authorities in Delaware County are asking for help finding the gunman involved in a deadly Thursday shooting.

According to Clifton Heights Police, Birchett Lamont King, 25, is wanted for homicide.

Police said the fatal shooting occurred at about 4:42 p.m. Thursday on the 400 block of East Baltimore Avenue.

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The victim, a Philadelphia man, was shot several times.

Police Friday identified King as the gunman and said he is considered armed and dangerous.

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He was driving a dark gray newer model Dodge Durango SUV with a sunroof, tinted windows, air scoops on the hood, and possibly a tinted license plate cover.

The vehicle's registration is unknown, police said.

Anyone who has information on King is asked to contact Sgt. Ryan Berry with Clifton Heights Police at 610-623-3242 or email rberry@cliftonheightspolice.com.

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