The Swatara Township Police continue their efforts to locate and arrest Tywaun Bender in connection with a shooting at the Derry Hookah Lounge on August 23rd, 2026.  The other suspects have been apprehended.  Anyone with information on Bender's whereabouts is urged to contact 911 or Swatara Township Police at 717-564-2550.  Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crimewatch.  Bender should be considered armed and dangerous.  

Dauphin County Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the apprehension of this wanted individuals. 

On Saturday, August 23, 2026 at approximately 3:03 a.m., the Swatara Township Police were dispatched to the Derry Hookah Lounge at 5450 Derry Street for the report of a shooting.  Upon arrival officers found that an occupied vehicle was shot at and struck by multiple bullets.  The Swatara Township Police Criminal Investigation Division conducted an investigation into this shooting and found probable cause to charge twenty-three year old Tywaun Bender, twenty-one year old Azmere Green-Stewart, and thirty-two year old Toddrick Newton for this shooting.  All three have been charged with Criminal Attempt - Homicide, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Firearms Violations including Persons Not Permitted to Possess a Firearm and Carrying a Firearm Without a License. All three suspects now have active arrest warrants. 

These persons should be considered armed and dangerous.  Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately, submit a tip on Crimewatch or contact Swatara Police Detective Pat Corkle at 717-564-2550 or pcorkle@swatarapolice.org.