Hanover Borough Police Department

                                                                                                                                                 News Release - Update

                                                                                                                                             December 17, 2024

The suspect in this incident has come forward and is cooperating with the police investigation. Investigation continues.

No further information is available at this time.

                                                                                                                                             December 14, 2024

The Hanover Borough Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at an apartment building in the 100 block of Broadway at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Officers arrived in the area and found a 34 year old Hanover man with a gunshot wound to his upper chest. He was taken to York Hospital, with what is believed to be a non-life-threatening wound. Responding officers learned that there was an altercation between the victim and his neighbor, a 39 year old Hanover man. At some point in the altercation, a firearm was brandished and a shot was fired, striking the victim.  Believing the suspect was in another apartment within the same building, assistance from the York County Quick Response Team was requested. The York Count Quick Response Team cleared the apartment and it was determined that the suspect fled prior to police arrival.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic, approximate 6’5” tall with thin build, brown eyes and black hair. He was last observed fleeing the area in a gray Ford 150 extended cab, north on Broadway.  

The police department believes this is an isolated incident, however, the suspect is believed to be in possession of a handgun and should be considered armed and dangerous.  

The police department was assisted at the scene by Penn Township Police Department, York County Quick Response Team, and fire police from Hanover Area Fire & Rescue, Pleasant Hill, Irishtown, Littlestown, Southeastern Adams Volunteer Services, United Hook and Ladder, and Northeast Adams Fire & EMS.

The investigation continues and anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information about the incident is asked to contact the Hanover Borough Police Department at 717-637-5575 or through York County 911.

No other information is available at this time.