Crime & Safety

Wanted: Norristown Man Accused in March 20 Shooting

Police are searching for 24-year-old Edison Antonio Adames in connection with a March 20 shooting at West Marshall and George streets.

Edison Antonio Adames, 24, of Norristown
Edison Antonio Adames, 24, of Norristown (Courtesy of Norristown Police)

NORRISTOWN —Police are asking the public's help locating 24-year-old Edison Antonio Adames in connection with a March 20 shooting on West Marshall and George streets.

Adames has been charged with aggravated assault and related charges in a shooting in which an unidentified victim was shot in multiple times in the stomach and legs.

Police said he is armed with a 9 millimeter handgun used in the shooting that has not been recovered.

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Anyone coming into contact with Edison Adames is asked to caution he is considered armed and dangerous.

Edison Adames has a listed address of 339 W. Marshall Street # 2 Norristown PA 19401.

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Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Adames are asked to anonymously contact the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform

All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a CASH REWARD for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person.

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