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Melvin Thomas, 43, of the 600 block of North 2nd Street in Steelton, taken into custody in connection "with the assistance of the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service, " police say.
The shooting had happened in the 100 block of Frank S. Brown Boulevard/Adams Street around 8:20 p.m., according to the police.
The injured man was transported to a local hospital.
Thomas has been charged with three felonies for Possession Of Firearm Prohibited, Aggravated Assault - Attempts to cause or causes bodily injury with a deadly weapon, Firearms Not To Be Carried Without a License; three misdemeanors for Use or Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia Marijuana-Small Amount Personal Use, Retaliation Against Witness or Victim; as well as a summary offense for Firearms-Discharge Of Firearms Prohibited, according to court documents.
The origin of the retaliation is unclear.
Thomas has been held in the Dauphin County Prison, with a bail set at $50,000, according to the police and verified by court documents.
His preliminary hearing has been scheduled before Magisterial District Judge Kenneth A. Lenker at 9:45 a.m. on September 20, according to his court docket.
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