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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Fatal Shooting May Be Gang Related, Police Say

Easton police are looking for two 'persons of interest' following a deadly shooting that may involve members of the Bloods gang.

A man was shot dead after a bar fight early Saturday and Easton police say they're not getting much cooperation from the patrons who were there. They're looking for two "persons of interest" who left the bar after the shooting. Police went to Eddie G's Bar at 1 Lehn's Court at about 12:15 a.m. responding to a report of shots fired. They found a man shot who later died at a local hospital, although police did not identify which one.  Northampton County Coroner Zach Lysek ruled the death a homicide. It was the city's first homicide of the year. The victim is Damien Robinson, also known as Damien Frazier, 33, of the 1300 block of Lehigh Street, according to a Morning Call report.  An argument and fight among "numerous individuals" in the bar …

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Robert

9:35 am on Friday, February 15, 2013

every one needs somewhere to go. have you ever been to NYC? Its not in Easton, so maybe not... but there are some bars there as well that cater to common folk..   more ›

Saturday, January 26, 2013

Robbers Force Man Into Alley and Take Cash, iPhone

Two robbers forced a man into an alley in Easton Friday evening

Easton police say two robbers forced a man into an alley near the 500 block of Reynolds Street and took his iPhone and cash around 6:20 p.m. Friday. The victim described the robbers as Hispanic and in their early 20s; one was about 6 feet tall and wearing a white-hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information about the attack is asked to call Det. Snyder at 610-250-6637.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Police Name Suspect in Neston Heights Shooting

Police are hunting for an "armed and dangerous" suspect in recent shooting

Easton police have named Dashawn "Trizz" Cosme, 19, as a suspect in Sunday night's shooting of two people in the Neston Heights development, according to a Lehigh Valley Live report. The teen is described as armed and dangerous. Anyone who comes in contact with him should call 911. Anyone with information about him or where he might be should call Easton Police at 610-759-2200. Police raided Cosme's apartment on Wednesday. They have not released the names of the men who were shot but said their injuries are not life threatening, according to the Morning Call.

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