Crime & Safety

Man Shot In Stomach In Norristown Sunday Morning

Breaking: An investigation is underway after a shooting in Norristown early Sunday.

NORRISTOWN, PA — An investigation is underway after a shooting in Norristown early Sunday.

The incident occurred on the 100 block of West Lafayette Street around 4 a.m.

The victim, a man, was shot in the stomach, police said.

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No arrests have been announced.

A person of interest was interviewed by police, who police said legally owned the weapon used in the crime. Police did not say if this individual is the shooter. He has since been released.

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The victim is recovering and the injuries sustained are not life-threatening, according to authorities.

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