US Marshals join search to find Philly man accused of deadly Lower Merion home invasion
LOWER MERION TWP., Pa. - The manhunt on the Main Line intensifies for a suspect Sunday's deadly home invasion in Lower Merion Township.
Fox 29 has learned the US Marshal’s Service has joined in the search for the suspect, 42-year-old Kelvin Roberts of West Philadelphia.
He’s wanted for the murder of 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio and critically injuring his 61-year-old mother Bernadette during a early morning home invasion on Meredith Road in Wynnewood.
Philly man wanted in deadly Lower Merion home invasion: police
Police officials are looking for 42-year-old Kelvin Roberts, a man they say is wanted in connection to a deadly home invasion in Lower Merion Sunday.
Police say Gaudio was shot and killed execution style while trying to protect his 61-year-old mother who was also shot but able to call 911. She’s still in critical condition at Lankanau Medical Center but conscious and talking to investigators.
"I am not able to say specifically, but I believe, the son, Andrew who was killed, I believe he fought back, and, you know, tried to tried to help his mom" said Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said on Monday.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page has been set up for the family of the victims that's raised more than $145,000 as of Wednesday evening.
The page set up by friends of the family read: "The young man of 25 whose life was just beginning - gone. A mother, who lost her husband 15 years ago is now facing the loss of her youngest son and a life of possible paralysis. Robert, a young man who lost his father as a child is now faced with the loss of his little brother and the a medical care of his mother. This family has faced too many tragedies.
Andrew's older brother Robert posted a message that read:
"Hi everyone - I can not find the words to explain how critical your support has been so far. If a text or call has gone unanswered, I promise it has not gone unnoticed.
Mom is the strength of the family, and she's pushing to fight every minute. While I continue to make a poor attempt at being the brains, I need to take a moment to recognize Andrew, our heart. Everyone who had the pleasure of spending more than a few seconds with him will carry a little of him for the rest of their lives. Remember him well.
Mom and I have such a long road ahead. I have no idea where it will take us or how long it will take. Thank you for being there with and for us.
With love and humble gratitude,
Robert"
Police identified Kelvin Roberts who was captured on a dash cam leaving the scene. He is charged with Second-Degree Murder, Robbery, Burglary and related charges.
Investigators tracked him to West Philadelphia where they recovered the Gaudios' stolen Jeep and a jewelry box which belonged to Bernadette.
Officials still can’t say if the family were random victims of violence or were targeted. Roberts is already wanted for a theft charge in North Wales and a burglary in Philadelphia.
"Mr. Roberts, we believe, was driving one of the cars that left, after the home invasion. We believe he is integrally involved, in this, and,, we need to speak to him and,, we need to do it quickly. Added Steele.
Police believe someone else may also have been involved in the home invasion.
The District Attorney’s Office is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to Roberts' arrest.
For anyone with tips as his whereabouts of Roberts call Lower Merion Police Department at 610-278- 3386 or Montgomery County Detective at 610-278-3386