Crime & Safety

Search Continues For Suspect In Killing Of Norristown Teen

Authorities have posted a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the identification or capture of the suspects.

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Authorities have asked for the public's help in tracking down a vehicle they say might have been involved in the recent killing of a Norristown teen.
Authorities have asked for the public's help in tracking down a vehicle they say might have been involved in the recent killing of a Norristown teen. (Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)

NORRISTOWN, PA — The search continues this week for the suspects who authorities said shot and killed a 19-year-old Norristown resident as he was walking home from the store just days after Thanksgiving.

Authorities have posted a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the identification or capture of the suspects in the killing of Hamid Boyd.

Boyd, was a father of one, beloved son and brother, and basketball star who was being recruited to play at the Division 1 level, according to a GoFundMe launched to support the family

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Police are searching for a white sedan, possibly a Chevrolet. Video surveillance from the 1000 block of Powell Street at around 6:08 p.m. on Nov. 30, which is just after the killing took place, shows the vehicle speeding away.

Police have not speculated publicly upon a motive.

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Photos of the vehicle are included below. If you have any information, contact Norristown Police at 610-270-0977 or Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3386.

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