First published on November 26, 2021 / 11:03 PM. She heard multiple gunshots as she drove away, police say. In the recording, Ware, as he paced in front of the victim, can be heard stating, You tryin to record me? Police say part of a confrontation that occurred prior to the shooting was During that exchange, Ware appears to be concealing something behind his back in his right hand, Henry and Klinger alleged, adding that as the exchange concluded Ware swung his left hand at Guy, knocking Guys cellphone to the ground. The purpose of this corrupt organization was to illegally obtain and distribute numerous firearms to others.. Brown was later notified about the theft from her cousin, who was at the party, and arrangements were made to return the stolen alcohol. For the latest local news, sports and weather, download the FOX 29 News app. NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Police in Norristown are investigating a fatal double shooting of two, armed 17-year-old males, after an attempted robbery. Stephan Bates found dead hours after deadly shooting in Nor She was a very savvy businesswoman so when her son needed her to, she stepped in. Neighbors said the victim was shot and killed late Monday night, but his body was still at the scene until about 11 a.m. Tuesday. "This is the second innocent bystander killed this year by a senseless dispute that turned to gun violence by someone who is not even legally able to own a gun. Police say they are searching for this man, 19-year-old Kevon Clarke, who they say is armed and dangerous. According to This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Police found A Philadelphia man is wanted by police in connection with a deadly shooting in Norristown. Following their exit, people at the house discovered that alcohol was missing. The sentence was imposed by Judge Wendy G. Rothstein. The incident occurred near the intersection of Green and East Their case was supported by Richard Mayo, the other passenger in the car, who witnessed the shooting and cooperated with detectives as they pieced together Rowdens final hours. NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Officials say no threat has been found after Norristown High School was placed on lockdown after the school received a threatening call on Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute that happened at a Thanksgiving dinner party on the 100 block of Haws Avenue earlier Thursday. House panel votes to advance bill empowering Biden to ban TikTok, NJ man had guns, ammo, fake marshal ID at airport: FBI, 'Havana syndrome' 'unlikely' caused by foreign adversary: US intel. Parents are discouraged from coming to the school during the police investigation. When authorities determined the suspect was in the home, officials decided to lock down the North Middle School and Pennridge High School, according to the release. Ware was scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon on charges of first and third-degree murder, firearms not to be carried without a license, persons not to possess a firearm and possessing instruments of crime in connection with the Nov. 21, 2022, fatal shooting of Tyrone Guy in the 900 block of West Main Street in Norristown. She was helping the deals go through when they might not otherwise be able to because her son, the person who orchestrated them, was locked up, Arena alleged. Officials say a ghost gun with an extended 30-round magazine was recovered from the scene. NORRISTOWN (CBS) -- Police in Montgomery County are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others injured Monday. DOWNLOAD:FOX 29 NEWS APP | FOX 29 WEATHER AUTHORITY APP, SUBSCRIBE:Good Day Digest Newsletter|FOX 29 Philly on YouTube. However, state sentencing guidelines could allow for a lesser sentence. Hampton complied with police requests to step out of the vehicle, court documents indicate. At the party, Clarke and his girlfriend, Jacqueline Brown, and two other individuals were asked to leave, according to police. Prosecutors said Fisher killed Rowden, 26, his girlfriend, as she drove him and another man through Norristown in July 1980. The shooter fired his legally registered gun to fatally shoot the two males. An autopsy was performed Saturday by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office. Norristown Police responded to the 1100 block of Arch Street around 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2021 for a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Tanisha Allen would update Daveese Smith on interactions with members of their customer base, detectives wrote in court documents. A straw purchase occurs when someone who is legally allowed to purchase a firearm purchases one and then gives it illegally to someone who is not permitted to purchase that firearm. Enjoy your life in a cage.. While she may not have been one of the original members of the organization she nonetheless facilitated it. Daveese Smith utilized the prison phone system to communicate with his mother, Tanisha Allen, on various aspects of the organization. "A sad scene, man. Hes always blamed other people for what has happened. Hampton claimed he didnt have a gun but once police grabbed the pouch they immediately recognized it as a handgun. A stray bullet hit and killed a 25-year-old man eating Thanksgiving dinner with his family in Norristown on the 1100 block of Arch Street. Dec. 14NORRISTOWN During an angry outburst, a Norristown man shouted obscenities and called jurors "racists" after they convicted him of first-degree This decision was made based on the proximity of the incident to the schools. An autopsy determined Guys cause of death was a gunshot wound to his lower left extremity and the manner of death was ruled homicide. Others say they saw a family member wave paramedics over for help. Her role largely was facilitating some of the sales that her son had already put into motion, said Assistant District Attorney Samantha Arena, who prosecuted the case. No charges were filed. You have kids that play and stuff and it's out of control and something need to be done," a woman said. But Mayos testimony was just part of what First Assistant District Attorney Ed McCann called a web of evidence against Fisher: Ammunition found in Fishers apartment had been altered in the same, specific way as the bullets found in Rowdens body; a Norristown beat cop saw Fisher and Rowden arguing minutes before the shooting; and two days before Rowdens death, police had issued a warrant for Fishers arrest for assaulting her inside his apartment. After the sentencing, McCann said he was satisfied that Rowdens family had been able to express the anger and frustration they have been dealing with for 42, almost 43 years now.. Guy can be heard stating, What you up to? according to court documents. An arrest warrant was issued Friday for Kevon Clarke, 19, of the 200 block of East Basin Street in Norristown, for first-degree murder and other Officials believe there is only one shooter at this time. Allen, who was represented by defense lawyer Matthew Quigg, was among 14 people charged in February 2021 for their roles in the gun trafficking organization. NORRISTOWN, Pa. (CBS) -- A Thanksgiving dinner turned tragic inside a Norristown home. NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Police in Norristown, Montgomery County are investigating a shooting that injured one person. I cover how law enforcement investigates crime in Philly's collar counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery. Upon running a records check, police determined Hampton did not have a permit to carry a firearm and had a prior criminal record that prohibited him from possessing a firearm, according to court papers. He said evidence related to the shooting Rowden had been speaking to police about was improperly introduced during the trial, among other errors. People who live nearby say they heard the loud, rapid shots. He then tried to give aid and called 911, authorities said. Negotiators from the Central Bucks Special Response Team were able to have the suspect peacefully exit the home, officials wrote in the release, adding the suspect was taken into custody and handed over to Montgomery County detectives. Police activated emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop, during which Hampton pulled into the parking lot of the DeKalb Super Market, according to court documents. Guy was transported to Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia where he was pronounced dead at 2:19 a.m. Nov. 22. Robert Fisher was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday after a hearing before Montgomery County Court Judge Todd Eisenberg. The man then called 911 and rendered aid until police arrived. And I see paramedics rush in there," Holmes said. They say Edilberto Miguel Palaez Moctezuma was eating Thanksgiving dinner with his family. March 1, 2023 at 7:17 a.m. NORRISTOWN A Norristown man admitted to illegally possessing a gun in the borough, a crime uncovered during a traffic stop, and Moments later, she watched in a Norristown courtroom as Fisher was sentenced to life in prison by Montgomery County Court Judge Todd Eisenberg. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Someone like that, without any type of remorse for what they did, has no hope for rehabilitation., READ MORE: From 2021: "40 years later, a Montgomery County woman shares her grief as her sisters alleged killer goes on trial". NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a deadly shooting inside a Norristown home. Officials say once police arrived, two teens were located suffering from gunshot wounds. After five trials and 42 years, a Norristown man was sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend Robert Fisher's decades-long series of appeals and March 1, 2023 at 7:17 a.m. NORRISTOWN A Norristown man admitted to illegally possessing a gun in the borough, a crime uncovered during a traffic stop, and awaits his fate from a judge. Police say two people are dead and one person is in custody after a double shooting in Norristown. One illegal purchasing spree conducted by members of this organization yielded nine handguns in eight days, according to a criminal complaint filed by county Detective Jeffrey Koch, Montgomery Township Detective Todd Walter and state police Trooper Brian Kedra. Search Warrant Reveals Items Seized From PA Home Of Bryan Kohberger, Another Round Of Winter Weather Headed For Eastern PA, Forecasters Say, New Montco Trail Proposal Would Create 17.5 Mile Loop. They say a struggle ensued, and that's when investigators say the man pulled out his own, legally registered gun and shot his attackers. Send a news tip, feedback or suggestion to: A three-county authority voted Monday to apply for a federal program to restore train service from Reading to Phoenixville to Philadelphia. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Norristown Police at (610) 270-0977. He said Mayo only cooperated with police in exchange for reduced penalties in his own criminal cases. NORRISTOWN A Norristown man admitted to illegally possessing a gun in the borough, a crime uncovered during a traffic stop, and awaits his fate from a judge. PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) Two men are in custody and a third is on the run, all accused of what authorities describe as a wild west shootout on the streets of Norristown that killed an innocent bystander, a double An investigation of Hampton began about 1:50 a.m. Feb. 20, 2022, when Norristown police observed a BMW sedan, operated by Hampton, ignore a stop sign at the intersection of East Oak and Green streets as it traveled on Oak Street. Authorities previously said only 13 of the 44 guns had been recovered. I feel sorry for that family," Holmes said. Other charges of receiving stolen property, reckless driving and failing to stop at stop sign are slated to be dismissed against Hampton at time of sentencing. Investigators alleged multiple people purchased firearms on behalf of the gun trafficking organization that was led by several people including Smith and Alexander Aaron Smith, 22, of the 3000 block of Jolly Road, Plymouth Meeting. Police were alerted to the gun on campus after a group of students on a school bus with the 6-year-old that morning told the schools secretary he showed them the weapon and bullets. Allen is the mother of Daveese Smith who prosecutors described as one of the masterminds of the gun trafficking network that illegally obtained and resold a total of 44 firearms using straw purchase schemes in Montgomery, Berks, Bucks, Lancaster and Philadelphia counties between June 2019 and February 2021. During the investigation, the Montgomery County Violent Crime Unit was assisted by the Montgomery Township Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Plymouth Township Police Department, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Norristown Police Department, FBI, Bucks and Montgomery County Safe Streets Task Force, the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney Generals Gun Violence Task Force, Pottstown Police Department, Hatfield Township Police Department and Berks County Detectives. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Norristown Police Department at 610-270-0977 or call the Montgomery County Detectives' Tip Line at 610-278-DOIT (3638). This decision was made based on an abundance of caution, Pennridge police officials wrote in the release that was posted on the departments Facebook page. NORRISTOWN A Philadelphia man must answer to charges in Montgomery County Court that he allegedly shot an off-duty West Norriton police officer during a disturbance in Norristown. When police arrived on the scene they found Abdur Rachman Small, 21, in the living room of the home suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Police say the man killed had nothing to do with the shooting. Dormer said the students will be evacuated and thoroughly checked. This video clearly depicts the face of Eugene Ware and captures his tattoos, wrist watch and the black winter jacket he is wearing, Henry and Klinger alleged, adding the jacket Ware was wearing had a distinct red and white emblem on the left breast area. Small was taken to Suburban Community Hospital and later flown to Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. CBS3's Kerri Corrado contributed to this report. Throughout, Fisher asserted his innocence and continued to do so Wednesday. "It don't make no sense. Medical examiners determined Small died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of death was ruled homicide. When detectives analyzed Guys cellphone they found a video depicting a confrontation with a man later determined to be Ware, seconds before the shooting occurred, according to the criminal complaint. Please help.' Additionally, Ware previously was sentenced to 5 years consecutive probation for carrying firearms in public in Philadelphia, according to the criminal complaint. Montgomery County police are searching for a teenage gunman. At the time of the arrests, prosecutors alleged the network illegally obtained and resold firearms using straw purchase schemes and put guns in the hands of those who are not allowed by law to buy their own guns. Anonymous text tips can be submitted using MontcoCrimeTips on the STOPit! The investigation began about 9:28 p.m. Nov. 25 when Norristown police responded to a residence on Arch Street for a report of a man suffering a gunshot wound. Judge Virgil B. Walker deferred sentencing so that court officials can complete a background investigation report about Hampton. We will find this shooter and the others involved in this killing and seek justice for the murder of an innocent man, who wasn't safe even in the confines of his own home.". Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Norristown Police Department at 610-270-0977 or call the Montgomery Countys tip line at 610-278-DOIT. Police say a man was shot and killed by a stray bullet that pierced Police say a man was shot and killed by a stray bullet that pierced through a window. Schuylkill River Passenger Train Restoration Gains Steam, Get free, real-time email updates throughout the day about whats happening locally. WebNorristown Local News 117,753 visits in the last 30 days Edited by Justin Heinze Upper Moreland-Willow Grove, PA | Breaking News | 5h Driver Who Robbed Montco Motorist At Clarke is wanted for first-degree murder and other charges. "Mr. Palaez Moctezuma was murdered while eating Thanksgiving dinner inside his home, and to be clear, he and his family were not involved in the dispute between Clarke and others," District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said. Investigators later found seven projectiles in the area of Basin and Arch Streets, including one live round. According to a news release issued by the Pennridge Regional Police Department, at 9 a.m. Wednesday, the department responded to the 600 block of Deer Run Road in East Rockhill to assist Montgomery County detectives with the service of a search warrant in relation to a homicide investigation. The Central Bucks Special Response Team assisted in securing the home so the search warrant could be served, according to the release. NORRISTOWN The mother of the mastermind behind a multi-county gun trafficking network has joined her son in prison for facilitating the illegal sale of firearms during a scheme that prosecutors said allowed her to do the dirty work her son couldnt do while he was behind bars. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. It is our opinion Daveese Smith instructed his mother to contact one of Daveese Smiths illegal gun customers to see if that individual wanted to illegally purchase the firearm, detectives alleged, referring to one interaction. Prosecutors alleged Smith relied on five people, including Allen, several girlfriends and even his grandmother, of Pottstown, to purchase guns or act as middlemen to facilitate straw purchases for the organization. Daveese Smith directed illegal gun sales to prior customers and regulated the prices. All Rights Reserved. Yes, hes in his 70s, but whats been borne out here time and time again is that hes unrepentant, McCann said. All Rights Reserved. Get Unstuck, Re-centered, Focused and Back on Track. Sign up for emails from FOX 29, including our daily Good Day Digest. One of the guns used in the firefight that killed Fields was also wielded by Islas-Cruz in a separate shooting two days earlier in Norristown, prosecutors said. Authorities say an investigation determined the two teens attempted to rob the shooter as he walked to his car from an area residence. NORRISTOWN, PA Officials reported a shooting in Norristown on Wednesday afternoon. Eugene Roc Ware, 41, of the 7900 block of Langdon Street, Philadelphia, was taken into custody Wednesday morning by the Central Bucks Special Response Team with assistance from detectives from Montgomery and Bucks counties at an East Rockhill Township residence. NORRISTOWN A man wanted for the alleged Nov. 21 fatal shooting of another man in Norristown was apprehended by authorities after a brief standoff at a Bucks County residence. That man was taken into custody Friday night, but he was later released after questioning and has not been charged, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele. The shooter was questioned by police and released. The homicide investigation began about 10 p.m. Nov. 21 when Norristown police responded to the West Main Street location for reports of shots fired and found Guy, 35, of the 500 block of Noble Street, on a sidewalk suffering from gunshot wounds to his lower extremities, according to the criminal complaint filed by county Detective Gregory Henry and Norristown Detective William Klinger. A jury took just 30 minutes to reach that verdict during Fishers fifth trial, solidifying his fate after decades of appeals and overturned convictions due to legal errors by judges or prosecutors. 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