Police reportedly responded to a call for shots fired in the area of South 14th and Butler streets and found the victim with gunshot wounds in an alley. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Northampton County Coroner's Office, which has ruled the death a homicide.
Saturday afternoon, the coroner identified the victim as 28-year-old George Jeter, of South 14th Street in Easton. He said Jeter died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
Investigation is ongoing.
Later Saturday, police issued an arrest warrant for Naheem Adams, 20, who is not yet in custody, for Jeter's death. He is charged with criminal homicide.
Adams is described as a 6-foot-2-inch light-complexioned black man with long hair in braids, corn rows or dread locks. He was wearing dark blue or dark clothing.
Reports indicate Adams may have hidden in the area, near or in the 1300 block of Elm Street, after the shooting, so he may have been seen some time after the incident occurred.
Adams is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 immediately.
The EPD asks that anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area around 9 p.m. or later contact police at 610-250-6634.
Updated Saturday, July 28, 3:10 p.m. to include identification of victim.
Updated Sunday, 12:38 a.m. to include additional information about suspect.
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