Crime & Safety
Man Shot While Riding Bike In Norristown: Cops
Breaking: A man was shot on Sunday night while riding his bike in Norristown. The victim was specifically targeted, police said.
NORRISTOWN, PA — Police are investigating after a man was shot while riding his bike in Norristown Sunday.
The incident occurred at around 6 p.m. on Sunday evening on the 500 block of West Marshall Street.
The victim, aged 31, was specifically targeted by the suspect, according to authorities.
"This was not a random act of violence," police said in a statement.
The victim was airlifted to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia where he remained in critical condition on Monday afternoon.
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If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact police at 610-270-0977. You may remain anonymous by calling 610-278-TIPS(8477) or emailing NPDTips@norristown.org.
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