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Norristown Today
By the People, for the People
Fugitive Shot, Paralyzed Young Woman In Norristown Gas Station Incident: Police
Five have been charged and two remain wanted in a related gun trafficking operation.
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Five men have been arrested in connection with the Norristown shooting of a young woman that left her paralyzed, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced. Two others were injured in the shooting. Two of the suspects remain wanted, including the alleged shooter Ziyker Washington, who was already wanted for an unrelated killing.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing problem of gun violence and gang activity in the Norristown area, with the shooting leaving an innocent young woman paralyzed. The case also reveals a larger gun trafficking operation, with several suspects charged for illegally obtaining and distributing firearms.
The details
Surveillance footage shows Washington and Benjamin Lee pulling into a Norristown gas station, where Washington then spotted a black Cadillac SUV and immediately opened fire, striking three people including 21-year-old Jayla Dinolfi, who was left paralyzed. Washington and Lee fled the scene, but police later determined that Derek Moore had illegally purchased the firearm for Washington, who was prohibited from owning guns. Dayvir Hardcastle and Ramel Dwayne Waddell Jr. also allegedly helped deliver the weapons.
- The incident occurred on January 4, 2026.
- Washington was captured by U.S. Marshals on January 13, 2026 in connection with an unrelated killing from November 2025.
- Preliminary hearings for three of the suspects are set for March 13, 2026.
The players
Ziyker Washington
A 20-year-old who was part of a gang called "1200" and was wanted for the unrelated killing of 19-year-old Hamid Boyd in November 2025 when he allegedly shot and paralyzed a young woman at a Norristown gas station.
Benjamin Lee
An 18-year-old Norristown resident who was with Washington during the gas station shooting.
Derek Moore
A 27-year-old Philadelphia man who allegedly made straw purchases of firearms, including the one used in the gas station shooting, and sold them to Washington and others.
Dayvir Hardcastle
A 24-year-old Norristown resident who allegedly helped Moore deliver the illegally obtained firearms.
Ramel Dwayne Waddell Jr.
A 24-year-old Philadelphia man who also allegedly helped Moore deliver the illegally obtained firearms.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Ziyker Washington out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing problem of gun violence and gang activity in the Norristown area, with innocent bystanders becoming victims. It also reveals a larger gun trafficking operation, underscoring the need for stricter gun control measures and better enforcement to prevent these types of incidents.
