Crime & Safety

Woman Shot In Head During PA Road Rage Incident, 3-State Manhunt Underway

Breaking: "Every cop in three states is looking for this red pickup truck and looking for this defendant," the Chester County DA said.

WEST GOSHEN, PA — Police in three states continue to search for a man they say fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in the head during a road rage incident Wednesday in Chester County, Pa. The manhunt for the suspect, believed to be in a red pickup truck, extends throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Here is a sketch of the suspect just released by police:

Bianca Nikol Roberson, 18, of West Chester, was killed in the area of Route 100 just north of Route 202 on June 28 at approximately 5:30 p.m., police said. Officers initially believed it was serious car crash that killed Roberson, but further investigation revealed that she suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.

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Police are now trying to find the red pickup truck they believe was involved in the fatal incident. The truck, possibly a Chevrolet, was last seen fleeing the scene, exiting Route 202 southbound at Paoli Pike, police said.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest, police announced Friday. (Images of the truck are included below.)

The driver of the truck is described as a white male, 30-40 years of age, blonde hair and a medium build.

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"Every cop in three states is looking for this red pickup truck and looking for this defendant," Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said during a press conference Thursday. "At this point we're asking anybody who saw anything on Route 100 going into Route 202 to call the West Goshen Police Department right now, tonight. Give us every bit of information you can."

A photo of the victim, via Pennsylvania CrimeStoppers

Thousands Raised For Family Of West Chester Teen Killed In Road Rage Incident

The West Goshen Police along with the Chester County District Attorney's office said they continue to follow up on multiple leads in the investigation. Philly.com reports tips are "flowing in" and "dozens" of officers are fielding calls and emailed tips.

Anyone with information should contact the West Goshen Police Department at 610-696-7400 or via email at detectives@westgoshen.org.

Here are photos released by police of the truck:

Here is raw video from the scene, taken by 6ABC:

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