Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Victim In Critical Condition After Norristown Shooting

It's not known what sparked the violence.

One person was hospitalized after gunshots were fired in Norristown Sunday night on Elm Street.

The victim, a 24-year-old male, was shot several times at about 6:15 p.m., according to Norristown police.

He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital, where he remained in critical condition Monday afternoon.

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A large group of people were gathered on Elm Street between Cherry and Swede Streets to record a music video at the time of the shooting, according to eyewitness reports.

Estimates of the group’s size range from 20 to more than 50 people.

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The victim’s identity has not yet been released.

The Norristown Police are looking for persons who may have witnessed the shooting or who may have any information and to call the Norristown Police Department at 610-270-0977.

If they wish to use the Norristown anonymous Tip Line they can call 610-278-TIPS.

This is a developing story. Please check back for more information as it becomes available.

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