PD ID Store Employee Who Shot Customer At Harrisburg Area Dollar Tree

A Dollar Tree employee has been charged after shooting a customer at the Swatara Township location on Tuesday.

Dollar Tree on Paxton Street in Harrisburg.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps*

06/10/2021 10:55 a.m.

Police have charged Mykel Eugene George, 21 of Harrisburg, in connection with the shooting in the 3200 block of Paxton Street just before 8:30 p.m., say Swatara Township police.

George had an argument with the customer and followed the victim out of the store-- shooting them one time.

The victim remains in the hospital, recovering.

George is charged with the following:

F1 Aggravated Assault - Attempts to cause serious bodily injury or causes injury with extreme indifference
M2 Recklessly Endangering Another Person
M Possession Of Marijuana

His bail is set at $25,000.

His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 14 at 1 p.m.

The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office is continuing to investigate the shooting.

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