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Neighbors describe shootout that killed 2, wounded 3 others in Harrisburg
Two men were wielding guns and exchanging gunfire before a Tuesday double homicide in Harrisburg that also left three others wounded, neighbors said. Harrisburg police said shots were fired around 8:30 p.m. on the first block of South 15th Street in the city’s Allison Hill neighborhood. Two men and...
Coroner IDs man found dead in Harrisburg alley
A 44-year-old man was found dead in a Harrisburg alley on Friday, authorities said. Prentice Hayes Spriggs was found deceased about 2:45 p.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Ethel Street, according to the Dauphin County Coroner’s office. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Multiple shooters believed to be involved in Harrisburg mass shooting: police
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Harrisburg Police along with Mayor Wanda Williams are currently updating the public about the most recent shooting to have happened in the city. CBS 21 was there and streamed the press conference that started at 12 p.m, Wednesday:. Harrisburg Police Commissioner, Thomas Carter said...
Harrisburg man shot 15-year-old in the back of head in self-defense: attorney
Lemar Lester, 21, shot and killed a 15-year-old during a marijuana deal Sept. 27, 2022. That much is not in dispute, according to prosecutors and Lester’s attorneys. But prosecutors say it was “murder,” Lester’s attorneys say it was “self-defense.”. A Dauphin County jury’s findings will...
Community tips help identify suspects in quintuple shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — Harrisburg Police said they have been able to identify the suspects in Tuesday night's shooting, which is the third one just this month, and they say that was possible because of the work of some key players — the community. “If you don’t want...
Street shooting in Harrisburg leaves 2 men dead, 3 people wounded
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A street shooting in Pennsylvania’s capital city has left two men dead and three other people wounded. Harrisburg police found three of the victims when they responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. A fourth victim showed up at the scene a short time later, and all four were taken to a hospital, where the two men were pronounced dead, police said in a news release. Their names have not been released.
Violent Ex-Con Fugitive Captured In Quiet Maywood Neighborhood Thanks To Clever Tactic (Update)
It took a bit of time -- and some cleverness -- to finally capture Duron Smith, 45, who was wanted for dragging a police officer with his car near his Harrisburg, PA, home during a drug bust earlier this year. U.S. Marshals went to Smith's girlfriend's house in the 200...
One critically injured after Harrisburg crash involving car, two trucks
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa (WHP) — One person was critically injured Tuesday in a crash involving three vehicles in Harrisburg. According to city officials, the crash happened after 5 a.m. on the 3500 block of Industrial Road. Two trucks and a sedan were involved in the accident. Officials confirmed the...
Middletown mother pleads guilty shooting at child's foster family
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — The Middletown woman who took a rideshare to Pittsburgh to shoot at the foster family of her child pleaded guilty Wednesday. Court documents say 25-year-old Kayla Menne admitted to taking a three hour and forty minute long Lyft ride to the home of her child's foster family in Pittsburgh, where she shot at them nine times.
Dauphin County man shot, killed man sitting on porch in 2021: jury
Evidently, Daniel Caraballo, whom a Dauphin County jury just convicted of murder, does. Caraballo, 35, wore boots, jeans and a ballcap down over his eyes on July 25, 2021, when he shot and killed Jermaine Gould while he was sitting on his porch in Steelton. He also wore gloves and a puffy winter coat that day.
Woman admits to lying about attack in parking lot; innocent man freed from jail: DA
Authorities say Anjela Borisova Urumova admitted she lied about the entire incident and that no assault occurred in the Redner's parking lot on April 16, according to the criminal complaint filed Monday.
Serious crash shuts down road in Dauphin County
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash that shut down a road in Dauphin County. It happened on the 3500 block of Industrial Road in Harrisburg shortly after 5 a.m. Industrial Road is completely blocked off in both directions. Expect slowdowns in the area.
As community grieves, still no arrests in killing of pregnant 19-year-old Harrisburg woman
HARRISBURG, Pa. — At the corner of North Fourth and Woodbine Streets in Harrisburg sit dozens of balloons, flowers, and candles. All in memory of 19-year-old Tyemeshia Miller. “Oh my god, I was so upset when I heard about it," said Liz Hill. “She was loved," added Jenn Nelson....
Road blocked by two-vehicle crash reported in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A two-vehicle crash was reported in Dauphin County Tuesday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Crews responded to the 1400 block of Walnut Street in Harrisburg around 8:30 a.m. According to Dauphin County dispatchers, both vehicles were blocking the roadway. Injuries are unknown...
Convicted Rapist Gives Fake Camp Hill Address To Comply With Meghan's Law, Police Say
David Pressler, a lifetime offender who was convicted of rape in May 1996, failed to provide a valid address to Pennsylvania State Police's Megan's Law Section, Camp Hill police said. Police were called to investigate the change of address on the 1800 block of Market Street on May 13, according...
Community members of Harrisburg react to mass shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The community is reacting on Wednesday night to the violence in the area. This a normal prayer service the parishioners take part in every Wednesday evening, but they said after last night's incident and the slew of violent crimes that have taken place in the city, they feel there's no better time to come and pray as they feel concerned.
Neighborhood revitalization effort expands in Harrisburg aiming to cut crime
HARRISBURG, Pa (WHP) — Monday marks a week since 19-year-old Tymeshia Miller and her unborn baby boy were shot and killed in Harrisburg. In light of the tragedy, community activists are expanding a neighborhood cleanup initiative to other areas of Harrisburg to combat crime. “The last incident that happened...
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