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Suicidal Driver Charged With Homicide For Striking Pedestrian Into PA Toy Store: Affidavit Suicidal Driver Charged With Homicide For Striking Pedestrian Into PA Toy Store: Affidavit
Suicidal Driver Charged With Homicide For Striking Pedestrian Into PA Toy Store: Affidavit A driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle after a high-speed crash killed a man in a wheelchair, Harrisburg police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12.  Ricardo Alfredo Contreras-Cordero was driving north on 2nd Street when his vehicle left the roadway, crashing into multiple buildings and striking a pedestrian on the west sidewalk.  The collision occurred around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6, in the 300 block of North Second Street. The victim, 68-year-old Eusebio Forestier of Harrisburg, was using a mobility scooter at the time. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Dauph…

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HOMICIDE: 16-Year-Old Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Harrisburg, Officials HOMICIDE: 16-Year-Old Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Harrisburg, Officials
Homicide: 16-Year-Old Boy ID'd After Fatal Shooting In Harrisburg, Officials A 16-year-old boy has been shot dead in Harrisburg, police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Ridge Moore Jr. of Harrisburg, died following a shooting in the city on Monday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m., Dauphin County officials told Daily Voice. His cause of death "Gunshot Wounds To Body" and the manner was "Homicide," officials said.  Police on patrol heard gunshots in the area of South 14 and Hunter streets, soon they were dispatched to a home in the 1400 block of Hunter Street where they found Ridge.  "The victim did not survive his injuries," the police said.  The investigation is on…

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Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd As Thomas 'Buddah' Davenport: Dauphin County DA Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd As Thomas 'Buddah' Davenport: Dauphin County DA
Fatal Shooting Victim ID'd As Thomas 'Buddah' Davenport: Dauphin County DA A 38-year-old dad has been identified as the victim of a shooting that prompted a large police presence in Harrisburg on Friday evening, Sept. 13.  Thomas "Buddah Buddah" Davenport III has been named as the man shot dead in the 60 block of North 14th Street around 5:50 p.m., Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo told Daily Voice and his family announced on social media over the weekend.  Police from Harrisburg and Capitol police, Derry and Susquehanna Townships, as well as the DA's office and the Dauphin County Crisis Response Team, were on the scene well after 8 p.m., as Daily Voice…

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Fatal Shooting Prompts Massive Police Response In Central PA (DEVELOPING) Fatal Shooting Prompts Massive Police Response In Central PA (DEVELOPING)
Fatal Shooting Prompts Massive Police Response In Central PA (Developing) A man has been shot dead and a homicide investigation is underway in Harrisburg, authorities confirmed on Friday night, Sept. 13. Police were called to a report of shots fired around 5 p.m.  Tactical teams were spotted in the area of the 60 block of North 14th Street around 5:50 p.m.  Later, officials confirmed a man had been struck and killed by gunfire. Police from Harrisburg and Capitol police, Derry and Susquehanna Townships, as well as the DA's office and the Dauphin County Crisis Response Team, were on the scene well after 8 p.m.  The investigation is ongoing.  …

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Woman ID'd After Fatal Assault By Married Couple: Dauphin County Coroner Woman ID'd After Fatal Assault By Married Couple: Dauphin County Coroner
Woman ID'd After Fatal Assault By Married Couple: Dauphin County Coroner The woman found dead following an assault at a husband and wife's apartment has been identified, by the Dauphin County Coroner on Sunday, Sept. 1.  Allie McFadden, 26, of York County, was killed in Kyle and Chanise Burton's apartment in the 100 block of Pine Street at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29.  The investigation revealed that the Burtons were responsible for her death, according to the police, and as Daily Voice previously reported.  Her autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to …

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Harrisburg 17-Year-Old Shot, Second Teen Slain In 2 Days Harrisburg 17-Year-Old Shot, Second Teen Slain In 2 Days
Harrisburg 17-Year-Old Shot, Second Teen Slain In 2 Days A second teenager has been shot dead in Harrisburg in less than two days, police announced on Tuesday morning, Aug. 13.  Antoine M. Byers Jr., 17, of Harrisburg, died in the shooting, his family announced on Facebook. The shooting happened in the 1700 block of Regina Street at the intersection of North 18th Street in Harrisburg around 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 12, according to Harrisburg Police. Officers arrived in the area to find Antoine suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and they gave him "emergency aid" but he died at the scene due to his injuries, as explained in the police re…

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Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg
Family ID's 13-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead In Harrisburg The 13-year-old girl who was shot dead in Harrisburg has been identified by her family GoFundMe staff told Daily Voice on Sunday, Aug. 11.  Naryah Wright of Steelton was named as the victim of the shooting early Sunday morning, the family confirmed to GoFundMe.  Officers were called to a report of shots fired in the area of South 19th and Derry streets around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday. They arrived to find "located a large number of individuals in the area, and immediately began searching for victims," but never located anyone, as stated in the release.  Soon Naryah arrived at t…

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2 Stabbing Suspects Arrested By Harrisburg Police (UPDATE) 2 Stabbing Suspects Arrested By Harrisburg Police (UPDATE)
2 Stabbing Suspects Arrested By Harrisburg Police (Update) Two men who were wanted by police for a stabbing the day before Independence Day, have been captured, Harrisburg police announced on Thursday, July 25 Placido Rodriguez-Santiago, 43, and Omar Steven Rodriguez-Santiago, 43, both of Harrisburg, were arrested on July 24, police say and court records confirm. Omar was charged with the following: Felony Aggravated Assault - Attempts to cause Serious Bodily Injury or causes injury with extreme indifference. Misdemeanor Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another. Misdemeanor Simple Assault. Misdemeanor Possession of an Instrument …

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Steelton Mom Loses 3rd Son To Gun Violence Following Harrisburg Shooting Steelton Mom Loses 3rd Son To Gun Violence Following Harrisburg Shooting
Steelton Mom Loses 3rd Son To Gun Violence Following Harrisburg Shooting A mother has lost her third son to gun violence, according to a GoFundMe she launched to help her "bury [her] baby boy." Steelton mom, Cheryl Hughes's youngest son 20-year-old Azar Hughes was shot dead outside the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center following a concert around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, July 5, authorities said and Daily Voice previously reported. Azar was the same age as his brother Malik Mundy when he was shot dead on Mother's Day in 2015, according to his obituary and Cheryl's social media.   My Baby Boys My Son’s 8 Months Apart 💔💔😭 Nooderz 9/13/14 Malik 5/…

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Autopsy Results Released For Son Of Former US Ambassador Shot Dead In Harrisburg (UPDATE) Autopsy Results Released For Son Of Former US Ambassador Shot Dead In Harrisburg (UPDATE)
Autopsy Results Released For Son Of Former US Ambassador Shot Dead In Harrisburg (Update) The autopsy results for the 52-year-old son of a former US Ambassador have been released following a shooting in Harrisburg, authorities announced on June 25.  Paul Kattouf of Susquehanna Township was found shot dead in the 200 block of State Street (between Second and Third streets) around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, according to the releases by Harrisburg police and the Dauphin County Coroner's office.  "Officers in the area were also able to quickly stop and detain a person of interest," as stated in the police release.   Kattouf's autopsy was conducted on Tue…

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17-Year-Old Arrested For Attempted Homicide Of 15-Year-Old In Harrisburg 17-Year-Old Arrested For Attempted Homicide Of 15-Year-Old In Harrisburg
17-Year-Old Arrested For Attempted Homicide Of 15-Year-Old In Harrisburg A 17-year-old from Harrisburg has been arrested in connection with an attempted homicide over the weekend, the police announced on Wednesday, May 29.  Tyjawan Khimar Hill was wanted for shooting a 15-year-old boy and leaving him in the 1200 block of Thompson Street on Saturday, May 25, the police detailed in their initial release.  The victim remains in the hospital in critical condition, according to the police.  Hill was arrested on a warrant on Wednesday, May 29 on charges of criminal attempt homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, and various firearms offenses, …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Body Found On Harrisburg Street In Broad Daylight Body Found On Harrisburg Street In Broad Daylight
Body Found On Harrisburg Street In Broad Daylight A death investigation is underway in Harrisburg where police found a body in the roadway on Friday, May 17, police said. Responding officers found the man dead on Ethel Street around 2:45 p.m., police said.  "The circumstances surrounding the male's death is still under investigation," police said in a news release.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police, at 717-558-6900. Tips and information can also be submitted via the CRIMEWATCH website.

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by Cecilia Levine