Suspect identified in Upper Darby bar shooting

UPPER DARBY, Pa. - March 23, 2010 Police say Richard Hines shot and killed 24-year-old Tyrik Richardson last Thursday (March 18th) during a drug deal at Cheers Bar at 69th and Market Street.

"Hines is also known as China, he frequents bars in Upper Darby, the Brownies pub and Cheers. He's a Philadelphia resident he's wanted for homicide we believe that he's armed and dangerous," said Upper Darby Superintendent Mike Chitwood.

Over the weekend police arrested Dennis Smith, a known associate of Hines, for drug possession.

They say he was carrying marijuana taken from the crime scene at Cheers during that drug deal gone badly.

A $2,000 reward has been offered for information leading to Hines' arrest.

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