{"id":166073,"date":"2021-11-10T14:25:42","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T19:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breaking911.com\/?p=166073"},"modified":"2021-11-10T14:31:41","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T19:31:41","slug":"breaking-16-year-old-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-tragic-police-shooting-death-of-8-year-old-fanta-bility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breaking911.com\/breaking-16-year-old-charged-with-first-degree-murder-in-tragic-police-shooting-death-of-8-year-old-fanta-bility\/","title":{"rendered":"16-Year-Old Charged With First Degree Murder In Tragic Police Shooting Death Of 8-Year-Old Fanta Bility"},"content":{"rendered":"

MEDIA, PA \u2013 Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced the arrest today of Angelo \u201cAJ\u201d Ford, 16, of Sharon Hill, on multiple charges, including First Degree Murder, for his role in the death of 8-year old Fanta Bility at an Academy Park High School football game on August 27, 2021. Hasein Strand, 18, of Collingdale, is also charged, and is currently being sought by law enforcement.<\/p>\n

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Angelo Ford<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cToday is an important step in my office\u2019s continuing effort to seek justice for Fanta,\u201d said District Attorney Stollsteimer. \u201cOur investigation has determined that, following a verbal altercation at the football game, defendants Ford and Strand exchanged multiple gun shots with each other on the 900 block of Coates Street. This gunfight wounded one person caught in the crossfire and precipitated the responsive discharge of weapons by police officers stationed near the entrance to the football stadium. This responsive gunfire by the officers wounded three bystanders and tragically killed Fanta Bility. Under the laws of this Commonwealth, my office has determined that Ford and Strand should both be held criminally liable for the murder of Fanta Bility, as well as for the wounding of all of the bystanders,\u201d said Stollsteimer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe killing of Fanta Bility was a tragedy not just for her family, but for the entire Delaware County community. Today\u2019s arrests begin the criminal process for those that initiated the deadly events of August 27th by shooting to kill at a high school football game,\u201d said Stollsteimer. \u201cStill, the pursuit of justice for Fanta demands that my office continue its comprehensive review of the actions of all parties involved in the tragic chain of events. On November 18th, a Grand Jury composed of Delaware County residents will be seated to review the entire case, so that it may be determined whether the police officers\u2019 use of deadly force was justified,\u201d Stollsteimer continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cI ask for the community\u2019s continued patience as the Grand Jury undertakes its investigation,\u201d said Stollsteimer.<\/p>\n

The charges against Ford and Strand are based on the following information determined by detectives and contained in the Affidavits of Probable Cause:<\/p>\n