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Man Shot Dead After Fight At Chambersburg's Southgate Mall: Police Man Shot Dead After Fight At Chambersburg's Southgate Mall: Police
Man Shot Dead After Fight At Chambersburg's Southgate Mall: Police A man was found fatally shot in front of the Southgate Mall in Chambersburg following a fight, local police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Officers with the Chambersburg Police Department responded to 221 Southgate Mall for a reported shooting at approximately 6:44 p.m. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing a fight before gunfire erupted, police said. The victim was discovered lying in the roadway and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities detailed in the release. His identity has not been disclosed. Police are seeking to speak with the operator of a light-colored van capture…

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by Jillian Pikora
Traffic
Murder Suspect Killed In Harrisburg Police Shootout On Cameron Street Murder Suspect Killed In Harrisburg Police Shootout On Cameron Street
Murder Suspect Killed In Harrisburg Police Shootout On Cameron Street Santiago Gutierrez, the suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of Jhonny Torres on Nectarine Street, was killed in a police shootout on Cameron Street, Harrisburg authorities announced Tuesday, Dec. 10. Gutierrez, 29, was identified as the suspect in the Sunday night murder of Torres, 25, who was found with gunshot wounds on Nectarine Street around 8:30 p.m., police said. Gutierrez fled the scene and was charged with Murder and Firearm Not To Be Carried Without A License. A warrant had been issued for his arrest, and police had sought tips to locate him. Around 11:10 a.m. Monday, police rec…

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by Jillian Pikora
Obituaries
'Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy' PA Mom Killed Breaking Up Fight Wrote On Facebook 'Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy' PA Mom Killed Breaking Up Fight Wrote On Facebook
'Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy' PA Mom Killed Breaking Up Fight Wrote On Facebook A 41-year-old mother killed by gunfire in Philadelphia this week was merely trying to break up a violent situation, her family said. On a GoFundMe page, they said Kelly Kane "was stolen from us as she was intervening to avoid violence." Police did not detail the circumstances of her death, only saying that she was shot in the arm shortly after midnight on Monday, Aug. 26 on the 2500 block of Kensington Avenue. Kelly's bio on Facebook shows she had a positive outlook on life: "Life’s too short to be unhappy. Do what makes you happy."  The GoFundMe added: "We are seeing the silver lining in…

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by Jon Craig
News
Victims ID'd After Deadly Mass Shooting In Philadelphia Victims ID'd After Deadly Mass Shooting In Philadelphia
Victims ID'd After Deadly Mass Shooting In Philadelphia The three men who died in the mass shooting in Carroll Park on Sunday, June 21 have been identified by police.  Akil Jones, 33, Rashie Jones, 29, and Sekayi Robinson, 23, died after gunfire rang out at a cookout on the 1200 block of North Alden Street around 2 a.m., according to authorities. The Joneses were brothers, police noted. Five other men and one woman were also shot and hospitalized in stable condition, officials have said.  Multiple groups exchanged gunfire during the shooting, investigators believe. Police were still on the scene after sunrise Sunday morning. …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Deadly Shooting Under Investigation In Harrisburg: Police Deadly Shooting Under Investigation In Harrisburg: Police
Deadly Shooting Under Investigation In Harrisburg: Police One man was shot and killed in Harrisburg early Friday, July 5, city police say.  Officers responded to gunfire on the 1100 block of North 3rd Street around 1:30 a.m., authorities said in a release.  They rendered aid to the victim at the scene and he later died from his wounds, officials wrote.  The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call  717-558-6900. Anonymous tips can be submitted on Crimewatch. 

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by Mac Bullock