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Julien E. Murrey, 21, was wanted for Robbery, Theft by Unlawful Taking, and Simple Assault after an alleged attack on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, on the 300 block of Dicken Drive, police said.
The victim reported being in a park when three figures dressed in black hooded clothing approached, according to the criminal complaint. One of the individuals, identified as Murrey, wore a ski mask and displayed “aggressive body language,” the release stated.
The victim placed a bag containing a Glock 19 handgun on a nearby bench. Murrey allegedly tackled the victim, punching them, biting them multiple times, and scratching them, tearing their clothing. During the struggle, the ski mask came off, allowing the victim to identify Murrey, investigators said.
Murrey reportedly instructed one of his accomplices to shoot the victim, causing them to flee to their bag, where they found the Glock 19 was missing. One of the suspects allegedly said, “You have a nice gun,” before fleeing the scene with the firearm, police said.
Murrey turned himself in on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Mary Mongiovi Sponaugle and released on $50,000 unsecured bail. The warrant for his arrest has been canceled, police said.
Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact the Manheim Township Police Department.
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