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Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police
Double Homicide On I-95 Ramp Leads To Arrest: PA State Police A seemingly routine crash on a Delaware County highway ramp turned into a double homicide investigation, Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday, Dec. 9. The incident occurred on Friday, Sept. 13, around 9:58 p.m., when troopers responded to a crash on the I-95 North ramp to I-476 North, near Exit 1 (Macdade Boulevard). Troopers discovered two vehicles— a grey 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and a blue 2010 Mazda 5—on the shoulder of the ramp. The driver of the Malibu, Joshua Waltz, was standing behind his disabled car when the Mazda struck the concrete barrier, veered into the Malibu, and hit Wal…
Shot Man Hospitalized, Susquehanna Township Police Say Shot Man Hospitalized, Susquehanna Township Police Say
Shot Man Hospitalized, Susquehanna Township Police Say A man shot in broad daylight is the hospital, the Susquehanna Township Police Department announced on Thursday. Officers were called to a report of a man suffering a gunshot wound in the 3200 block of Wakefield Road just after noon on Feb. 22, the department detailed in a release that evening.  The man was taken to an area hospital and "his condition is unreported at this time," the police said. "This incident is believed to be isolated and no confirmed threat to the public." Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Meier at 717-909-9236 or smeier@susquehannatwp.com,…
Shooter, Victim Charged After Shooting Central PA McDonald's: Police Shooter, Victim Charged After Shooting Central PA McDonald's: Police
Shooter, Victim Charged After Shooting Central PA McDonald's: Police A 19-year-old has been arrested and both he and the man he shot have been charged, Lancaster Bureau of Police said.  The accused shooter, Lorenzo O'branty of Lancaster, has been charged  the following crimes, the police announced on Friday, July 21, 2023:  Felony aggravated assault. Felony discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure. Misdemeanor recklessly endangering another person. Felony firearms not to be carried without a license. A 20-year-old man recovering from a gunshot wound has also been charged, police announced on Thursday, July 20, 2023.  Anjew…
Engaged Couple Dead In Murder-Suicide, Cumberland Co. Coroner Says Engaged Couple Dead In Murder-Suicide, Cumberland Co. Coroner Says
Engaged Couple Dead In Murder-Suicide, Cumberland Co. Coroner Says The murder-suicide victims found in a Central Pennsylvania home over the weekend have been identified as a recently engaged couple.  Timothy Hanford, 49, is believed to have fatally shot his fiance, Carolyn (Hand) Eash, 57, in a home on the 800 block of Grantham Road in Upper Allen Township, Mechanicsburg, before turning the gun on himself, local officials said. Their bodies were found by police performing a welfare check around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, July 1, Upper Allen police said. Autopsies confirmed that both individuals died of gunshot wounds. Anyone with information is asked to contact…
Man Shot Himself To Death In York County (UPDATE) Man Shot Himself To Death In York County (UPDATE)
Man Shot Himself To Death In York County (Update) A body found in York County is now known to have been a suicide. The York County Coroner’s office was called to 200 Masonic Drive York, Manchester Township at 9:17 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, according to emergency dispatch. "A woman who said she was walking in the 200 block of Masonic Drive, Manchester Township, when she saw a man lying in the grass and grew concerned," York Emergency Management Public Information Officer Ted Czech told Daily Voice.  The man was found on the grounds of the hotel, according to Czech.  Around 4:30 p.m. the York County Coroner's offi…
Teen Shot In Neck When Another Minor 'Mishandles' Gun In Central PA: Police Teen Shot In Neck When Another Minor 'Mishandles' Gun In Central PA: Police
Teen Shot In Neck When Another Minor 'Mishandles' Gun In Central PA: Police A 16-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the neck in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, Nov. 26, authorities say.  The teen was shot on High Street in Akron Borough around 4:16 p.m., according to West Earl Township police.  The unnamed boy was stabilized by EMS on the scene before being taken to Lancaster General hospital where "is still being treated by medical professionals from a gunshot gun to the neck, but is expected to make a full recovery," the police stated in an updated release on Tuesday, Nov. 29.  In the same update, the police explained "that the …
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. 
Man Killed, Another Hurt In Pottstown Double-Shooting, DA Says Man Killed, Another Hurt In Pottstown Double-Shooting, DA Says
Man Killed, Another Hurt In Pottstown Double-Shooting, DA Says A 25-year-old man was killed and another victim hurt in a double-shooting in Pottstown, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of shots fired on the 100 block of Grant Street at Union Valley found blood stains and fired cartridge casings around 10:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said alongside Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich. Minutes later, police were told that two gunshot victims had been taken to Pottstown Hospital in separate vehicles, they said. Dakari Rome, of Pottstown, was pronounced dead at the hospital after suffe…
Arrests Made In 'Accidental' Shooting That Left Philadelphia Boy Critical: Police Arrests Made In 'Accidental' Shooting That Left Philadelphia Boy Critical: Police
Arrests Made In 'Accidental' Shooting That Left Philadelphia Boy Critical: Police Two people have been arrested in an accidental shooting that left a 13-year-old boy critically injured in Philadelphia, authorities said. Elijah Simmons, 19, was charged with aggravated assault while Caresa McFarland, 32, was charged with reckless endangerment, city police said Sunday. The boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head on the 2200 block of North Woodstock Street Saturday, April 30 around 7:15 p.m., police said. He was hospitalized in critical condition.
WERE YOU THERE? Man, 21, Shot At House Party In Lancaster County WERE YOU THERE? Man, 21, Shot At House Party In Lancaster County
Were YOU There? Man, 21, Shot At House Party In Lancaster County A 21-year-old man was shot in the leg at a house party in Lancaster County on Saturday night, according to Columbia police. The police were notified of a man with a gunshot wound to the leg arrived at a local hospital in a private vehicle just before 11:30 p.m. The York resident later told police he was attending a party advertised on social media.   He told police that they exited at the Columbia exit and drove a short distance into the downtown section of Columbia and that it was in a large building, the exact location has not been released. According to the victim, an argumen…
Man Hospitalized After Harrisburg Shooting, Say Police Man Hospitalized After Harrisburg Shooting, Say Police
Man Hospitalized After Harrisburg Shooting, Say Police A man was hospitalized Sunday after being shot in Harrisburg, according to area police. Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1200 block of Kittatinny Street around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival officers located a man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.
Person, 41, Shot Dead In York, Say Police Person, 41, Shot Dead In York, Say Police
Person, 41, Shot Dead In York, Say Police A person was found shot dead on Monday, say York City police. The 41-year-old non-binary victim was found while police were investigating a reported shooting at Smyser Street around 11:25 p.m. The victim died of injuries from a single gunshot wound according to police. This is the third homicide by a shooting in York this year. Detectives continue to investigate. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the York City Police Department by emailing Baez: abaez@yorkcity.org or calling ‪717-846-1234.
Allentown Police Probe Fatal Weekend Shooting Allentown Police Probe Fatal Weekend Shooting
Allentown Police Probe Fatal Weekend Shooting Allentown police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a man dead, authorities said. Officers responded to the area of North 4th Street and West Turner Street where they found an adult male victim dead around 2 a.m. Saturday, according to Allentown police Assistant Chief Charles Roca. The man was pronounced dead at 3:07 a.m. by Lehigh County Deputy Coroner Craig Hanzl in the 200 block of North Fourth Street, LehighValleyLive reports. The man's death was ruled a homicide due to a gunshot wound to the body, LehighValleyLive says. Police did not immediately release the man's identit…