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Arrest Made In Shooting Of Harrisburg 4-Year-Old: Police

A Harrisburg man has been charged in connection with the shooting of a 4-year-old on Sunday, according to a release by police. 

Phillip Woods

Phillip Woods

Photo Credit: Harrisburg bureau of police

Phillip Woods, 49, of Harrisburg, was charged following a shooting in the 300 Block of South 13th Street in the Allison Hill neighborhood on Dec. 19 around 10:15 a.m., according to an updated release by the Harrisburg bureau of police.

Woods was the caretaker in the home at the time of the shooting, according to police.

He has been charged with the following, according to court documents:

  • F1 Aggravated Assault - Victim Less Than 13 and Defendant 18 or older
  • F2 Possession Of Firearm Prohibited F1 Endangering Welfare of Children - Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense
  • M1 Person Not To Possess/Use Firearms - Fugitive
  • F2 Receiving Stolen Property 

He has been held in the Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $500,000 in bail, according to his most recent court docket.

His preliminary hearing has been scheduled with Magisterial District Judge Paul T. Zozos on Dec. 28 at 10 a.m., according to his court docket.

Anyone with information can call the police at 717-480-2802 and ask for Detective Dawson.

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