On October 3, 2020, at approximately 9:45 PM, officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 600 block of High Street for a shooting. Officers arrived at the scene and located a male victim with a single gunshot wound to the chest. The officers and EMS rendered aid to the victim and he was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Officers immediately secured the scene and began speaking with witnesses. Investigators were notified and responded to the scene. Investigators are currently conducting interviews and processing the crime scene for evidence. The investigation is active and on-going.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to call Lancaster City Police at (717) 735-3300 or Lancaster City-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913. You can also click the Submit a Tip button on our website, www.lancasterpolice.com, or Text a Tip to Crime Stoppers by texting LANCS plus your message to 847411. Tipsters may remain anonymous and do not have to give their names.