Police searching for man who was let go after allegedly killing Penn Wood high school senior

Deadly Shooting Police searching for man who was let go after allegedly killing Penn Wood high school senior 21-year-old Amir Eskridge, of Yeadon, is charged with the murder of 18-year-old Richard DeShield Junior and remains at large Lansdowne Police originally had the man in custody hours after the killing, but let him go. WPVI By 6abc Digital Staff Friday, November 6, 2026 12:36PM Share Follow 6abc on Google LANSDOWNE, Pa. (WPVI) -- An arrest warrant is out for a Delaware County man accused of murdering a Penn Wood high school senior. Lansdowne police originally had the man in custody hours after the killing, but let him go. Following further investigation, 21-year-old Amir Eskridge, of Yeadon, is now charged with the murder of 18-year-old Richard DeShield Junior and remains at large. DeShield was shot dead inside a car that then crashed near North Wycombe Avenue on September 8. Man wanted for random murder, sexual assault inside Philadelphia salon arrested on SEPTA bus: Police 28 minutes ago Foster mother charged in death of missing 10-year-old girl in West Philly 2 hours ago 81-year-old Delaware man tied up, tortured with hot syrup after being lured to home: Sheriff 2 hours ago Officers searched the nearby Marshall House Apartments for suspects and found Eskridge hiding in a basement electrical room, but ended up releasing him. They hope Eskridge surrenders peacefully and are asking anyone who knows where he is to give them a call. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics LANSDOWNE BOROUGH DELAWARE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA DEADLY SHOOTING MURDER SHOOTING FATAL SHOOTING Man wanted for random murder, sexual assault inside salon arrested 28 minutes ago 1 killed, suspect dead in shooting at Florida business complex: Authorities Suspect wanted for murder, sexual assault inside East Mount Airy salon Triple shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 others hurt in Wilmington Watch Live ON NOW Man wanted for random murder, sexual assault inside salon arrested 28 minutes ago Foster mother charged in death of missing 10-year-old girl 2 hours ago Man, 81, tied up, tortured with hot syrup during robbery: Sheriff 2 hours ago DNA testing confirms 'serial killer' in Pennsylvania, in 1970s: State police 2 hours ago AccuWeather: Soaking rain sets in Friday for most of us 2 hours ago Cops probe house fire after dozens of e-bikes, scooters found inside Man shot several times in Frankford drive-by shooting 1 hour ago Owners of Gone Rogue Girls Rescue charged after dog allegedly shot