Crime & Safety

Authorities Seek Suspect in Recent Philadelphia Murder

The U.S. Marshal Service and Philadelphia police are searching for a Norristown man in connection with a shooting in September.

According to , Philadelphia police and the U.S. Marshal Service are asking for the public's help in catching 28-year-old Saleem Smith, a.k.a. “Kool Aid.”

Smith is wanted in connection with a shooting death in September in West Philadelphia. He is 5’11”, 185 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and a tattoo on his right wrist of the name “Debbie." Smith’s formerly lived in the 100 block of Haws Avenue in Norristown.

There is a $1,000 reward for information leading to Smith’s capture. Anyone with information should call the U.S. Marshal Tipline at 1-866-865-TIPS (8477).

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