A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a Philadelphia grocery store was apprehended near our Atlantic City Boardwalk over the weekend, bringing an end to a months-long manhunt.
U.S. Marshals arrested Dameon Anderson, 44, on Sunday near the iconic boardwalk. Anderson is accused of shooting 26-year-old Savion Pollard-Poulson following an argument inside the Market Grocery in the 4000 block of Market Street in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
The incident highlights the ongoing collaboration between federal law enforcement agencies in tracking fugitives across state lines. After the shooting, Anderson allegedly fled the scene on a motorized scooter, evading capture for nearly three months before authorities located him in our coastal community.
The arrest near the Atlantic City Boardwalk demonstrates the reach of federal marshals in pursuing violent offenders who cross jurisdictional boundaries. While the original crime occurred in Philadelphia, Anderson's presence in Atlantic City underscores how fugitives often seek refuge in different cities to avoid apprehension.
The case now moves forward in the Philadelphia court system as Anderson faces murder charges in connection with Pollard-Poulson's death. The victim's family has waited nearly three months for this development in their pursuit of justice.
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