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16-Year-Old Sought In Fatal Shooting Of Teen: Delco Authorities

Upper Darby Police said an arrest warrant has been issued for Jermaine Young, 16, in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old.

Jermaine Young, 16, is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting Friday last week that killed a 14-year-old boy.
Jermaine Young, 16, is wanted in connection with a deadly shooting Friday last week that killed a 14-year-old boy. (Upper Darby Police)

UPPER DARBY, PA — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 16-year-old Delaware County boy for the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.

Police in Upper Darby said Jermaine Young, 16, is wanted in connection with the death of another boy last week.

The shooting occurred Friday night on Ruskin Lane in Upper Darby, polie said.

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Young is being charged as an adult with murder in the third degree and other related offenses.

Police are asking for help locating Young.

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Anyone with information on Young's whereabouts is urged to contact police by email at socialmedia@udpd.org or calling 610-734-7693

"At this time, our hearts and prayers are with the family, who is devastated over their loss," police said. We are working closely with Mayor Keffer and members of the Upper Darby School District, as well as the Delaware County Victim Assistance Center, to provide any and all resources and support we can during such a tragic and difficult time."

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