Argument over rent ends in strangulation

Williamsport, Pa. — Police were called to a Williamsport home for a reported strangling on March 5.

According to the complaint, Tyran Shareef Fisher, 36, choked the victim over an argument about rent. Fisher held the victim for 10 seconds after she spit on him.

Fisher strangled the victim and told her he didn’t care if she called the police, Officer Brett Gabrick said. Tyran allegedly changed his mind when the victim did call authorities. He quickly left the area in a black sedan.

Fisher is being charged with strangulation, simple assault, and harassment and his being held at the Lycoming County Prison on $50,000 monetary bail.

Garbrick said the victim had marks on her neck consistent with being strangled.

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