Crime & Safety
Man Shot In Norristown; 'Not Random,' Police Say
A man was shot in Norristown over the weekend in what police are calling "not a random act."
NORRISTOWN, PA — A man was shot in Norristown over the weekend in what police are calling "not a random act."
The incident occurred on the 200 block of E. Oak Street at around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Police said that evidence found at the scene made it clear that the incident was not random, though they did not elaborate further.
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The man was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and he is expected to recover from his injuries, according to police.
The suspect fled the scene on foot before police arrived.
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An investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, contact Norristown Police at 610-270-0977 or anonymously through 610-278-TIPS or NPDTips@norristown.org. Reference incident number 19-5104.
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