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Kelker Street, Harrisburg, PA

Murder Suspect Shot Dead By Police In Harrisburg, 'Justified,' DA Rules Murder Suspect Shot Dead By Police In Harrisburg, 'Justified,' DA Rules
Murder Suspect Shot Dead By Police In Harrisburg, 'Justified,' DA Rules A murder suspect who rammed a police cruiser and pointed a loaded gun at officers was shot dead in Harrisburg, Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The use of deadly force was ruled justified. Santiago Gutierrez, 29, was wanted for the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Jhonny Torres on Nectarine Street in Harrisburg on Sunday, Dec. 8, Chardo said. He fled the scene after gunning Torres down in the street, police said. Penbrook Borough Police received a tip on Tuesday, Dec. 10, that Gutierrez was driving a white tractor-trailer near the city’s boundary,…
Teen Shot Dead Near Playground In Harrisburg Teen Shot Dead Near Playground In Harrisburg
Teen Shot Dead Near Playground In Harrisburg A 17-year-old boy was shot dead in Harrisburg on Saturday, Nov. 26, authorities say.  Officers with the Harrisburg police were called to the area of North 3rd and Kelker Streets for a report of shots fired around 5:30 p.m., according to a release by the department.  Upon arrival, the officers found the teen dead from apparent gunshot wounds, the release details.  An investigation was immediately initiated and is ongoing at the time of publishing.  Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.