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Man killed in ambush outside Harrisburg concert had been live streaming the event
The Dauphin County Coroner’s office on Friday released the name of a man killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in midtown early Friday. Azar Hughes, 20, of Steelton, had just left a concert at the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC) when a car drove by and fired at him about 1:30 a.m., according to security guards at HMAC. The concert was restricted to those ages 21 and over, but people under 21 were allowed in if they’re supervised by someone over 25, under HMAC’s rules. Hughes was with his cousin, a promoter of the event who is over 25, according to John Traynor, founder of HMAC.
Texas fugitive arrested in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Texas fugitive was arrested and changed in Lancaster County. Jean Paul, 40, has been charged with fugitive from justice after allegedly sexually assaulting a child out of Temple, Texas, the Manheim Township Police Department reported. An employee from a District Attorney’s Office in Texas received...
Memorial held for man shot and killed near Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
Harrisburg, Pa. (WHP) — A Steelton man shot and killed early Friday morning outside of the arts center was honored Saturday. The community gathered at his memorial site to release hundreds of balloons in his memory. It was an emotional day for many as yet another life was lost...
York County police seeking identity of 'suspicious' sombrero wearer
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — York County police are seeking information on a "suspicious" sombrero wearer. According to the West Manchester Township Police Department, the individual was caught on camera in the early morning hours of June 30 along the 5000 block of Goldens Path. Anyone with information on the...
Two men hospitalized in York County shooting
Two men were sent to the hospital after being involved in a shooting in York on Friday night, according to police. The shooting took place around 9:33 p.m. near West South Street and Lindbergh Avenue. When officers with the York City Police Department arrived at the area, they found a 50-year-old man and a 36-year-old man who were shot, according to a police report.
Police: Philadelphia man used sledgehammer to break into Hershey Tanger Outlets store
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A man accused of breaking into a Tanger Outlets shop in Hershey with a sledgehammer has been arrested. Timothy Root, 57, from Philadelphia, has been charged with burglary, theft by unlawful taking, possession of an instrument of crime with intent and criminal mischief- damaging property.
Multiple arrests made at Koons Park ahead of evening fireworks show
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — Several "bad actors" were arrested at a Dauphin County park ahead of a planned fireworks show. According to the Lower Paxton Township Police Department, officers at Koon's Park dispersed several fights among teens ahead of the event. Multiple arrests were also made after "bad actors continued[d] to disturb the crowd," officers wrote on Facebook.
President of Lancaster Firefighters pushing the city to address firefighter shortage
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — Firefighters in Lancaster are urging the city to address their firefighter shortage. Geoffrey Stone, the President of the Lancaster Professional Firefighters Association, made a Facebook post detailing how the City of Lancaster has been negatively impacted by their shortage of firefighters. The post first cites...
Manheim Township Police Set to Host National Night Out on August 6th
On Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, members of the Manheim Township Police Department (MTPD) will join residents and community leaders to celebrate the 41tst Annual National Night Out. The event will be hosted at Manheim Township Community Park located at 209 Petersburg Road, Lancaster, PA 17601.
Multi-vehicle collision involving dump truck reported on PA-372 in Martic Township
MARTIC TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A multi-vehicle crash was reported on State Route 372 in Martic Township Thursday morning. It was reported at the intersection with Old River Road at 7:43 a.m.. A dump truck was reportedly involved. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Minor injuries have been reported...
Crash with injuries reported on Deininger Road in Springettsbury Township
YORK, Pa. — A crash was reported on the 3300 block of Deininger Road in Springettsbury Township Saturday evening just after 6:45 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. The crash involved a vehicle that struck a tree. Injuries have been reported but no transports have been made...
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