DA: Man found shot to death on Schuylkill River Trail in Montgomery County

The discovery of a man's body on a local trail has sparked a homicide investigation in Montgomery County, according to the District Attorney's Office.

A bicyclist spotted the body between the Schuylkill River Trail and the river at the border of West Norriton Township and Norristown Friday morning.

Police responded to find a deceased man in a wooded area about 100 feet from the trail down a steep embankment. 

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The man, identified as 25-year-old Daquan Tucker, of Audubon, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the coroner's office. His death has been ruled a homicide.

Officials believe the victim knew his attacker, and that the deadly shooting was not random.

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