Drug deal was motive behind deadly shooting outside Lehigh Valley Target store: DA

Authorities said an 18-year-old suspect is in custody and 22-year-old Kevin Littles is currently being sought.

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Friday, May 6, 2022
Drug deal was motive behind deadly shooting outside Target store: DA
Authorities in Northampton County announced homicide charges Friday against two men in connection with a deadly shopping center shooting in August 2021.

LOWER NAZARETH TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Authorities in Northampton County, Pennsylvania announced homicide charges on Friday against two men in connection with a deadly shopping center shooting.

District Attorney Terry Houck said a drug deal was the motive in the shooting outside the Target store in the Lower Nazareth Commons shopping center last August.

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Authorities said 18-year-old Jakiye Taylor is in custody and 22-year-old Kevin Littles is currently being sought.

The two are accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Elijah Johnson.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Colonial Regional Police Department at 610-861-4820.