16-Year-Old Charged In Norristown Killing Wednesday Night

NORRISTOWN, PA — A 16-year-old has been charged with first degree murder after shooting and killing another teenager in Norristown Wednesday night.

Alex Herrera was arrested by authorities as he ran from the scene and was later identified as the shooter, the district attorney's office said. The victim was identified as a 15-year-old boy called J.O.

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The incident occurred at 8:38 p.m. in Haws Alley just off George Street.

Detectives determined that two large groups of teenagers met three times throughout the night Wednesday in order to fight, but were consistently interrupted by police, the DA said.

The third fight ended in the fatal shooting.

Numerous videos taken by bystanders, some of which were posted on social media, showed Herrera holding something in his waistband that looked like a gun as he ran from the scene, according to officials.

Herrera has also been charged with third degree murder, firearm carried without a license, possession of a firearm by a minor, and related counts.

As of late Thursday morning, Herrera was awaiting arraignment at Montgomery County Youth Center. A preliminary hearing will be scheduled during arraignment.