Pottstown shooting

Responding officers found Hawkins lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his head.

Police responded to a shooting by South Hanover Street near the railroad tracks just after 12 p. Upon arrival, police found witnesses who held the shooter until law enforcement arrived on the scene. The DA's Office said their initial investigation found the man was shot at close range at least twice. Jessica started out her career in broadcast journalism originally as an intern for CBS Philadelphia. She covers breaking news, local community and crime stories. Digital Brief: Nov.

Pottstown shooting

A teen has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing a man in Pottstown Wednesday afternoon , the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said. According to court documents, officers responded to South Hanover Street at Security Plaza around p. Officials said the suspect - later identified as year-old Thomas James Niarhos of Stowe - was held by a witness and immediately taken into custody by police. A gun was recovered from the scene and officials said it was later determined to belong to Niarhos' father. Upon further investigation, detectives discovered that a fight had ensued between Niarhos and Hawkins. Surveillance video showed that Niarhos had extended his arm out toward Hawkins and in return, Hawkins swung a tire attempting to knock a gun out of Niarhos' hand, according to officials. Officials said Niarhos then fired a single shot at Hawkins, fired another round, dropped the gun and was then detained. An autopsy report stated that Hawkins had been shot once in the side of his face at close range, officials said. According to court documents, Niarhos has now been charged as an adult with first-degree murder, third-degree murder, possessing a firearm by a minor, possessing an instrument of crime and other charges. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for a. Skip to content.

Upon further investigation, detectives discovered that a fight had ensued between Niarhos and Hawkins.

POTTSTOWN — A man was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon just a few hundred yards from the borough police station and the suspected shooter is already in custody because he was detained by witnesses to the shooting, police said. The initial investigation indicated the victim was shot at least twice at close range, according to police. The victim was transported to Pottstown Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police arrived at the scene to find the suspected shooter being held by witnesses, who kept him there until the police arrived. The suspected shooter, whose name has not yet been released, is in custody and is to be charged later Wednesday, according to police. An autopsy also was to be conducted later Wednesday, police said. The victim has been identified, but authorities are withholding his name until his next of kin can be notified.

Pottstown Police said they were called to the block of High Street — in the center of town — around 4 a. Sunday for a report of a large fight. Police have not said whether any suspects have been identified or whether any arrests have been made. Get local Breaking News alerts sent directly to your inbox. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. There was an error processing your request. Edit Close. Sign Up Log In.

Pottstown shooting

Arrest warrants have been issued on charges of first-degree murder and robbery. Kelly is wanted for the murders of year-old Skyler Fox of Stowe, Pa. One arrest has already been made in this case. Seventeen-year-old Dominic Carboni of Schwenksville faces several charges, including first-degree murder and robbery. The shooting happened around p. Monday in the area of Fourth and Johnson streets. Police responding to calls of shots fired arrived on the scene to find the two deceased victims lying on the ground near Fox's vehicle. Officers recovered numerous fired cartridge casings, one projectile and a 9 mm handgun with an obliterated serial number at the scene. Witnesses tell police that Fox had a backpack on his shoulder as he crawled away from his vehicle, but minutes later the backpack was gone and Fox was no longer moving, the D. Investigators say Carboni was meeting Fox to buy marijuana.

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Chester police officer released from hospital after weekend shootout. Police responded to a shooting by South Hanover Street near the railroad tracks just after 12 p. CBS -- A year-old Montgomery County teenager is being charged as an adult in connection with the fatal shooting of a year-old man in Pottstown on Wednesday. Local U. More from CBS News. Montgomery County prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty against Keshaun Sheffield, accused of killing his ex-lover. More from CBS News. The teen then ran into the parking lot of the nearby Blue Elephant and witnesses held him at the scene until police arrived. Niarhos then pulled a gun and pointed it at Hawkins, standing close to him. Two teens were found dead. Nearly 50 birds rescued, one person arrested after cockfighting ring uncovered in Doylestown.

Seventeen-year-old Dominic Carboni of Schwenksville faces several charges, including first-degree murder and robbery, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday. Monday in the area of Fourth and Johnson streets.

Featured Local Savings. Be the first to know. He quickly got help. Authorities released the names of the two young men who were fatally gunned down Monday night in Pottstown Borough. News Jun An investigation is ongoing after the incident in the parking lot Monday morning, according to officials. Two teens were found dead. The DA's Office said their initial investigation found the man was shot at close range at least twice. The shooting happened Thursday at a medical facility in Wyomissing, according to reports. Please enter valid email address to continue. Missing PA Teen Found.