Man Who Fatally Shot Norristown Burglar Sentenced To Prison

NORRISTOWN, PA — A man who shot and killed a burglar in Norristown will spend up to 7 years behind bars.

Travis Cummings, 20, of Haverford, fatally shot Shafeeq Robbins, 28, of Norristown, after he broke into a woman's apartment back on May 1, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.

Cummings was sentenced to 1.5 to 7 years in prison in a Montgomery County court Friday. He had pleaded guilty last week to numerous charges, including possession with intent to deliver, person not to possess a firearm, and tampering with evidence.

Robbins broke into the Norristown apartment, where the mother of his child, who he was forbidden to have contact with.

Cummings was visiting the woman at the time of the shooting, authorities said.

Through interviews and surveillance video, detectives learned that at about 11:45 p.m., Cummings showed up to the apartment to visit the woman.

A few minutes later, Robbins forced his way through the door and confronted Cummings, striking him and grabbing him, authorities said.

Cummings fired one shot, striking Robbins in the chest, then fled the apartment, according to the DA's office.

Authorities said they learned Cummings disposed of several items in a white van after reviewing security footage and conducting interviews.

Police found a Glock semi-automatic handgun and a backpack containing crack cocaine, marijuana, drug-packaging materials and $2,200 cash.

Cummings was apprehended a short time later.