UPDATE: Feb. 20, 8:27 p.m. – The East Norriton Police Department has released the following statement:
At approximately 6:43 p.m., East Norriton police responded to a call of a shooting at Our Town Alley, 2912 Swede Road. Upon arrival, they found at least four people shot at the scene. There is a possibility that additional victims may have been transported to hospitals in private vehicles. At this point, one person was pronounced dead at the scene and three other victims were transported to local hospitals. At this time, we have no information on the victim’s conditions.
Multiple surrounding police departments responded and are assisting at the scene of the shooting. Police are checking the surrounding areas but at this time we believe the actors have fled the area. We have no motive for the shooting.
This incident is being investigated by the East Norriton Township Police Department and Montgomery County Detectives.
Original story follows…
Multiple police, emergency medical personnel and fire service units are on the scene of a shooting that occurred at Our Town Bowling Alley in East Norriton Township.According to the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, the shooting occurred at 6:44 p.m. near the intersection of Swede Road and Germantown Pike. PhillyFireNews, via their Twitter account, is reporting that at least four people have been shot and one person has been killed during the shooting.
#BREAKING Multiple People Shot- East Norriton- 2912 Swede Rd (Our Town Bowling Alley) Total of 4 people shot, 1 confirmed DOA. No info. on the suspect. Montgomery Detective responding.
— PhillyFireNews (@PhillyFireNews) February 21, 2021
North Penn Now has not been able to confirm those details, though they do match the numbers being reported by our other independent sources.
There is currently no information available regarding if the shooter has been taken into custody.
The scene remains active at this time. Motorists and residents are asked to avoid the area.
This story will be updated.
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