Upper Darby police have one subject in custody and are searching for a second suspect in shooting a weapon near a township playground.
Laqwone Bennett, 18, of Upper Darby, was arrested and police have obtained a warrant for Wafiq Timmons,18, of Philadelphia in the incident.
Police responded to Greenwood Avenue and Crosley Road about 5:25 p.m. Monday, where they discovered three spent shell casings near the 2nd Ward park entrance. Uniform patrol officers worked swiftly to secure the area, while detectives began their investigation.
In a news release on social media, police said detectives interviewed a witness and watched hours of surveillance footage to identify the duo.
The two are being charged with aggravated assault, conspiracy, firearm violations and reckless endangerment.
Bennett was arraigned before District Judge Wendy Roberts, who set bail at 10% of $250,000, which Bennett was unable to post and taken to Delaware County’s prison. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on March 28 before District Judge Christopher R. Mattox.
Timmons is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 911 or contact us via our social media platforms.