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Cheltenham investigators seek leads after Walmart worker fatally shot at Cedarbrook Plaza
Latosha Ann Cooper, 45, was shot shortly after leaving her Walmart shift late Wednesday, authorities said. The masked shooter remains unidentified, and investigators are asking the public for information.
A 45-year-old Walmart employee was fatally shot late Wednesday in the parking lot of Cedarbrook Plaza in Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, authorities said.
Latosha Ann Cooper had just finished her shift at the store when she was shot, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Police were called to the shopping center, near Easton Road and Greenwood Avenue, at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Investigators said the shooter wore a mask. They have not released a description of the person or announced a motive. Cooper was found beside a white Nissan, which had at least one apparent bullet hole in its rear door.
The Walmart at 1000 S. Easton Road was expected to close for the day Thursday as the investigation continued.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3368 or Cheltenham Police at 215-885-1600, extension 499. Anonymous tips can be made to Cheltenham Police at extension 777.