Just after 6 p.m. on November 30, a fatal shooting shook the 1000 block of Powell Street in Norristown, killing 19‑year‑old Hamid Boyd.
The Shooting
Police arrived to find Boyd with gunshot wounds and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigation
Surveillance footage captured three men entering a white sedan and driving away immediately after the incident, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele.
Suspects
The men were identified as 18‑year‑old Mark Fields, 17‑year‑old Theodore Adams, and 20‑year‑old Ziyker Washington. All three are members of the gang known as ‘1200’, while Boyd was affiliated with the rival ‘The Ave’.
Pre‑shooting Social Media
Two days before the shooting, Washington posted a photo on his social media account showing him with Adams and Fields behind him, captioned “MAN F*** DA AVE”. After Boyd was shot, Washington allegedly deleted his social media account.
Arrests and Charges
Fields was arrested on December 12 and charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and related offenses, and is being held without bail at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. Adams was arrested on December 16 in Newark, New Jersey, on murder and related charges and will be extradited to Montgomery County. Washington remains wanted; an arrest warrant has been issued for him on the same charges.
Wanted Suspect Description
Officials describe Washington as 5 feet 8 inches tall, with brown eyes and black hair, weighing about 160 pounds.
Public Appeal
Law enforcement urges anyone with information about Washington’s whereabouts to call 911 or contact the Norristown Police Department at 610‑270‑0977. Alternatively, detectives can be reached at 610‑278‑3386.
Key Takeaways
- The shooting on November 30 killed 19‑year‑old Hamid Boyd.
- Three teens—Mark Fields, Theodore Adams, and Ziyker Washington—were identified as suspects.
- Fields and Adams have been arrested; Washington remains wanted and a warrant has been issued.
Closing
The case highlights the ongoing challenges of gang activity in Montgomery County and underscores the importance of community cooperation in pursuing justice for victims of youth‑related violence.
