Ziyker Washington, 20, of the 1200 block of West Marshall Street, Norristown (Photo courtesy Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office)
Ziyker Washington, 20, of the 1200 block of West Marshall Street, Norristown, wanted by police
Law enforcement officials issued a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect accused of killing a 19-year-old Norristown man, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office said.
Ziyker Washington, 20, of the 1200 block of West Marshall Street, Norristown, was identified as the third and final suspect still at large in connection with the late November murder.
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele circulated an arrest warrant for Washington earlier this month, as investigators “believe Washington remains in the area.”
Washington is Black, 5-feet-8-inches tall, with brown eyes and black hair, and weighs around 160 pounds, according to Steele, who said, “Evidence suggests he has cut off his dreads to change his appearance.”
Washington is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the shooting that claimed the life of the victim, identified as 19-year-old Hamid Boyd, of Norristown, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office.
Mark Fields Jr., 18, of the 300 block of Haws Avenue, Norristown, and Theodore Adams, 17, of the 3400 block of Keim Street, Philadelphia, were arrested and charged earlier this month with first- and second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of a prohibited firearm and related weapons offenses.
A wanted poster issued by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. (Image courtesy Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)
A wanted poster issued by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. (Image courtesy Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office)
Norristown police officers were initially dispatched around 6:08 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 to the intersection of Powell and Spruce streets. Norristown police officers performed CPR on Boyd, who was then taken to the nearby Jefferson Montgomery Einstein Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Boyd’s death was ruled a homicide after an autopsy from the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office found Boyd died from multiple gunshot wounds.
“Hamid Boyd was a son, a sibling, and father to his daughter. His murder is a senseless tragedy which will be felt by many for years to come,” Norristown Police Chief Mike Trail said in a Dec. 3 statement, offering his condolences to Boyd’s loved ones.
Montgomery County detectives found 45 fired cartridge casings, one live 9mm round and one 9mm extended magazine containing live 9mm rounds at the scene, according to court documents.
Surveillance footage showed three men getting into a white sedan and fleeing the area, according to findings from a joint investigation between the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and Norristown Police Department.
“Washington is to be considered armed and dangerous, and it is advised that anyone who sees him does not approach but calls 911,” Steele said in a statement.
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Montgomery County Detective Bureau at 610-278-3386 or the Norristown Police at 610-270-0977. Officials added that people can leave tips anonymously.
