Crime & Safety

Multiple Victims Dead, 1 Arrested After Norristown Shooting: Reports

Friday night gun violence left multiple individuals dead.

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NORRISTOWN, PA — Two people are dead and one individual is in custody following gun violence in Norristown Friday night, according to authorities and multiple reports.

The incident occurred near the corner of Warren Street and Markley Street before 8 p.m. Friday, authorities said.

Further details and circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately made available.

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The victims were both men, 6ABC reports. Their ages and names were not released.

The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the shooting.

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NBC10 Philadelphia reports the incident happened in an alley.

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