Allentown Teens Shooting AR-15 From Stolen Jeep Carjack Woman Near School: DA

Marquee Bradley Carney, 15, of Allentown, Naseer Washington, 15, of Whitehall, and Amir Sims-Watson, 16, of Easton, are accused of carrying out a violent shooting spree and armed carjacking in Allentown on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

All three are charged with:

  • Felony Aggravated Assault.
  • Felony Discharge of a Firearm Into an Occupied Structure.
  • Misdemeanor Simple Assault.
  • Misdemeanor Possession of a Firearm by a Minor.
  • Misdemeanor Reckless Endangerment.

Sims-Watson is facing additional charges, including:

  • Felony Robbery of a Motor Vehicle.
  • Felony Robbery.
  • Felony Receiving Stolen Property.
  • Misdemeanor Theft by Unlawful Taking.
  • Misdemeanor Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

AR-Style Gunfire Erupts On Allentown Street

The shooting began around 4:37 p.m. near North 9th and Allen streets. Allentown Police responding to the scene found dozens of shell casings from multiple caliber rounds scattered across the area.

Surveillance video showed suspects inside a stolen black Jeep Cherokee — taken from Nazareth — with one teen hanging out of the passenger window firing an AR-style pistol at pedestrians. Another teen, later identified as Sims-Watson, is seen jumping out of the SUV and also firing a gun…

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