Second teenager arrested in connection with gang-related murder in Norristown.

A 17-year-old suspected of involvement in a gang-related homicide in Norristown, Pennsylvania, has been arrested, marking the second teenager charged in connection with the May 23 killing. Authorities report that Naseem Worrell, a resident of Powell Street in Norristown, was taken into custody on Friday night. He faces serious charges, including first- and third-degree murder, conspiracy, and violations related to firearms in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Tahaj Andru Harrison, known as “Pooh,” which occurred outside Harrison’s mother’s home on the 600 block of Corson Street.

According to the affidavit detailing the probable cause for Worrell’s arrest, he was one of three masked assailants who opened fire on Harrison shortly after 9:30 p.m., as the victim stood on the sidewalk while his mother was in the backyard. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene as gunfire rang out, and police later recovered a handgun magazine, along with six spent cartridge casings and two live rounds of 9mm ammunition from the crime scene.

An autopsy identified that Harrison suffered a gunshot wound to the torso and that he had staggered into his backyard before collapsing in front of his mother. This tragic incident highlighted ongoing violence in the area, reportedly stemming from a feud between two rival groups—the Grimy Boys/6’s, to which Harrison belonged, and the All Black Bandits/300’s, associated with Worrell.

Earlier in the month, 15-year-old Kaleem Naseer Roland, also from Norristown, was apprehended and charged with murder and other related offenses in connection with Harrison’s death. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele previously indicated that Worrell had a pending arrest warrant, as law enforcement searched for a third unidentified shooter involved in the case.

The investigation suggests that the fatal shooting was a culmination of ongoing gang conflict, with detectives uncovering social media exchanges that occurred hours before Harrison’s death. Evidence includes messages on Instagram between Worrell and Harrison concerning escalating tensions and recent violence between their respective groups.

One particular Instagram post by Harrison, deemed disrespectful by Worrell, referenced the recent shooting death of a 15-year-old in Philadelphia, further exacerbating the feud. Following Harrison’s death, the All Black Bandits/300’s reportedly celebrated the incident on social media with a hashtag associated with their group.

This incident underscores the pervasive challenges of gang violence in urban communities and the devastating impact on families and neighborhoods.