Police: Store employee found dead at smoke shop in Ridley Township; suspect sought

Authorities have released an image of the suspect believed to be involved in the shooting.

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Saturday, December 18, 2021
Police: Store employee found dead at smoke shop in Ridley Twp.
Delaware County officials are investigating a homicide after a store employee was shot and killed inside a business Friday afternoon.

RIDLEY TWP., Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Ridley Township Police Detectives and the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a homicide after a store employee was shot and killed inside a business Friday afternoon.

The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. at the Empire Smoke Shop on the 1400 block of Chester Pike in Crum Lynne, Pa.

Police say, when they arrived, they found the employee behind the counter and shot numerous times.

Suspect wanted for homicide at the Empire Smoke Shop on the 1400 block of Chester Pike in Crum Lynne, Pa.

Authorities have released an image of the suspect believed to be involved in the shooting. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ridley Township Detective Division at 610-532-4000.