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Harrisburg Police Arrest Man Accused of Brutal Assault on Female Neighbor

Harrisburg, PA – A distressing incident occurred last month in a Harrisburg apartment building, leading to the hospitalization of a woman following a brutal sexual assault. According to police reports, the alleged assailant is identified as Isaac E. Carvajal, 48, who is currently homeless. The attack on Nov. 6 left the victim with severe injuries necessitating a blood transfusion and surgical intervention at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. The procedure was needed to mend damage inflicted to …

Harrisburg Tragedy: Man Sentenced After Fatal Shooting of Former Friend

Harrisburg, PA – A Harrisburg man has been sentenced for fatally shooting a former friend in the back, local authorities reported on Thursday. The tragic altercation stemmed from a long-standing dispute, culminating in a deadly encounter last year. The sentenced, identified as 28-year-old Michael Johnson, pleaded no contest to charges of third-degree murder in the killing of 26-year-old Andrew Baker. A judge handed down a 15 to 30-year prison term, marking the end of a …

Suspected Gunman Faces Multiple Charges but Not Murder After Fatal Teen Shooting in Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, Pa.—A 30-year-old man has been charged with multiple felonies following a shooting incident in Harrisburg last month that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old high school student. Authorities confirmed that the accused, Rashad Neal, cannot legally possess a firearm due to a previous murder conviction in North Carolina. The incident, which claimed the life of Antoine Byers Jr., occurred on Regina Street on August 12. Despite the fatal outcome, Neal is not facing …

Man Fatally Shot in Harrisburg Home, Triggers Intensive Police Manhunt

Harrisburg, PA – A tragic shooting in Harrisburg on Friday evening claimed the life of 38-year-old Thomas Davenport, intensifying ongoing concerns about violence in the state capital. The incident unfolded at Davenport’s residence on North 14th Street around 4:50 p.m., according to statements from District Attorney Fran Chardo. Upon arriving at the scene, Harrisburg police discovered Davenport deceased, his body surrounded by grieving family members. The immediate aftermath saw the neighborhood swiftly cordoned off, as …

Post-Concert Tragedy: Man Fatally Shot After Leaving Harrisburg Music Venue

Harrisburg, PA — Tragedy struck early Friday morning when a man was fatally shot just moments after he and his girlfriend exited a music venue in Harrisburg. The incident occurred across from the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center (HMAC), shortly after a concert had concluded there. The victim, whose name and age remain undisclosed as investigations continue, had just left a performance by Rob49 in HMAC’s Capitol Room. Police report that the shooting happened at around …