Upper Darby Township is grappling with the aftermath of violence following a tragic incident yesterday afternoon. A 16-year-old boy lost his life due to a gunshot wound in the back in Delaware County. As reported by 6ABC, the event unfolded near Long Lane and Pine Street just before 3 p.m., when a heated argument between the victim and another male juvenile escalated fatally.
The search for the suspect, a juvenile, has put local authorities on high alert. Releasing video and pictures of the suspect, the Upper Darby Police urge public assistance in this matter. The victim, found suffering from a shot in his lower back, according to FOX 29, was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Hospital and later pronounced dead.
Amidst this crisis, the community seeks solace and answers. The Upper Darby Police Department has reached out to the Upper Darby School District to ensure that support and resources are available for those touched by the trauma—the victim's family, students, and staff. This gesture speaks to the tight-knit fabric of the community that rallies in times of hardship.
Authorities are calling on the community to be the eyes and ears, lending their vigilance to justice's cause. The suspect, seen in surveillance video wearing a hoodie and satchel and appearing to hold a phone as pointed out by NBC Philadelphia, is at large and considered dangerous. Running through the frames, the suspect's identity remains unknown, and the police encourage anyone with information to come forward, assuring that all tips can remain anonymous. The Upper Darby Police can be contacted at 610-734-7693 or through social media channels to field clues or information regarding the suspect's whereabouts.
