2 men shoot 11-year-old boy in Allentown, Pa., police say – NBC10 Philadelphia

Police are searching for two men who they say shot and killed an 11-year-old boy in Allentown, Pennsylvania, earlier this month.

Renee Jacques Brown Jr., 20, of Allentown, and Jahliel Joseph Branford, 18, of Allentown, are both charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit criminal homicide, aggravated assault, prohibited carrying firearms without a license, possession of an instrument. of criminality and reckless endangerment.

Police said Brown and Branford shot at a group of people along N. Nagle and Allen streets in Allentown on Thursday, June 13 around 3:30 p.m.

An 11-year-old boy was shot in the head at least once. Police said the boy's injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. He remained hospitalized a week later. Investigators believe he was an innocent bystander during the shooting.

No other injuries were reported.

Police identified Brown and Branford as suspects in the shooting. Investigators said they found spent shell casings from two different semi-automatic handguns that they believe Brown and Branford possessed illegally.

Neither man is in custody and nationwide arrest warrants were issued on Thursday, June 20.

Both men are considered armed and dangerous. If you come into contact with any of the suspects, do not approach them but instead call 911. If you have any information about the shooting, call Allentown police at 610-437-7721.