Jamel Barnwell wanted in deadly bowling shoot in East Norriton, Montgomery County

EAST NORRITON, Pa. (WPVI) – A manhunt is underway for the gunman who opened fire at a bowling alley in Montgomery County, Pa. On Saturday night, killing one man and injuring four others .

It happened around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday at Our Town Alley, formerly Facenda Whitaker Lanes, located in the 2900 block of Swede Road.

Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said the suspect, Jamel Barnwell, 17, was wanted for the murder. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Authorities say Barnwell entered the bowling alley with two other men and an altercation ensued with the victim, Frank Wade, 29, of West Philadelphia.

Barnwell is accused of firing 15 shots inside the bowling alley and killing Wade, who was shot while on the ground.

Authorities say Barnell and the men he was with all fled the bowling alley after the shooting. They left three cell phones, one of which belonged to Barnwell.

“We are looking for the three men involved and asking for the public’s help in locating the shooter, Barnwell. If you see him, stay away from him as he is considered armed and dangerous after fleeing the bowling alley with the pistol he he was using … kill Frank Wade, “Steele said.

Four other members of Wade’s family were also injured in the shooting. They were identified as a 31-year-old man, a 21-year-old man, a 19-year-old man and a 26-year-old man. The four victims are listed in stable condition in a hospital in the region.

Wade’s wife said he was a loving husband and father of two who wanted to be a chef.

“He was a good person. Frank had a lot of hopes and dreams. He was never a violent person. He was never on the streets. He wanted better,” said Syreta Stanford.

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Steele says there were around 50 to 75 people, including young children, who were inside the bowling alley when the shots broke out. Some people took refuge in a nearby mechanical closet.

“You start to hear, ‘Pop pop pop pop pop’. You hear them go and everyone started to panic, to run backwards, ”said Harry Delmar, who was bowling with his family, including his 2 year old niece and 9 year old nephew.

“Making sure they got out safely. My first priority was the kids. I didn’t care. I didn’t know how close the person was, where they were, if he was going down the tracks, “said Megan Jantzi, Delmar’s fiancée.

The Jantzi family returned Sunday for their car. They had left everything inside and a stranger had brought them home.

“A stranger was so sweet. But I ended up talking to him and I’m going to send him a thank you note today,” Jantzi’s mom, Jeanne said.

Barnwell faces murder charges. He is described as standing 6 ‘1 “and weighs approximately 150 pounds.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Montgomery County Detective’s Office Crime Intelligence Line at 610-278-DOIT (3648). Or send an anonymous text tip using Montco Crime Tips on STOPit! app.