Man, 19, dead after shooting in York
Update 2:50 p.m.
The coroner has been called to the scene. A body is on the ground, under a tarp. Police and bystanders are on the street.
Reported earlier
York, PA -
Police and rescue crews are responding to a shooting in York, reported to 911 this afternoon.
The shooting occurred in the 300 block of East Princess Street. York County 911 was alerted to the shooting by ShotSpotter, as well as calls from nearby residents at about 2:30 p.m.
Minutes later, another rescue unit was sent out for a second victim, according to York County 911.
Check back here later for more details.
Update 3:20 p.m.
Coroner Barry Bloss said it was a 19-year-old male who was shot, and it is a homicide. He does not yet know how many shots. He will release more information and the identity once the family is notified.
York City Police Chief Wes Kahley said one man has been arrested in connection to the shooting.
Kahley and many other officers, some with shields and an armored vehicle, are at the scene of the arrest on East Philadelphia Street.
Police surrounded the home in the 300 block of East Philadelphia Street shortly after the shooting took place. A man was later arrested and taken out in handcuffs.
The street is closed from North Pine to North Broad streets as police continue to search the home, Kahley said.
There's no indication another person is involved, but Kahley said officers are taking every precaution as they check the home and make sure no one else is there.
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