Norristown, Pennsylvania – Law enforcement officials in Montgomery County are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of four men involved in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old William Grover Carter on Saturday night.
The deadly incident occurred at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Saturday, when Carter was assaulted while walking along W. Wood Street after leaving a friend’s home. The assailants, dressed in black, robbed Carter before shooting him to death. Investigators believe the perpetrators arrived in a gray Toyota RAV-4, with a fourth individual waiting in the car as the incident unfolded. The suspects then fled the scene at a high rate of speed, leaving behind a stolen vehicle.
The vehicle believed to have been used in the crime was found in flames at the intersection of Willow and Roberts streets around 3 a.m. on Sunday. Authorities confirmed that the stolen vehicle had been reported missing from Cheltenham on Dec. 21.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to come forward with any information that may lead to the identification and arrest of the suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Norristown Police at 610-270-0977 or Montgomery County Detectives at 610-226-5553.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting a call for justice and closure for the family of William Grover Carter. The senseless act of violence has left many in Norristown on edge, and residents are hopeful that cooperation with law enforcement will lead to the swift apprehension and prosecution of the individuals responsible for this tragic loss.
The reward being offered is a testament to the seriousness with which law enforcement officials are approaching this case, and serves as a reminder that the community stands united against such senseless acts of violence. The hope is that with the support of the public, justice will be served, and the perpetrators will be brought to account for their actions.