A man was hospitalized after suffering a gunshot wound when Harrisburg police responded to reports of gunfire in the 600 block of Oxford Street around 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Officers arrived to find an adult male victim suffering from what authorities describe as a non-life-threatening injury, and the case remains under active investigation.
According to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police, officers were dispatched to the scene after reports of shots fired and located the wounded man once they arrived. As reported by local21news.com, the man was shot in the 600 block of Oxford Street and was subsequently transported to a local hospital, according to officials.
Police have not announced any arrests or named suspects. The department is asking anyone with information to come forward, and the same CRIMEWATCH bulletin notes that tips can be submitted online or by phone through Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.
The Oxford Street Investigation
Police are continuing to investigate Thursday night's shooting in the 600 block of Oxford Street. The department is asking anyone with information to come forward.
Nonfatal Shootings Persist Despite Falling Homicide Numbers
The Investigation Continues The Oxford Street shooting remains under investigation. Police have not released further details about a suspect or motive.
Police continue to investigate the shooting, and the department is asking anyone with information to come forward.
No Charges Announced
Police have not announced charges in the Oxford Street shooting.
Statewide Statistics Not Included The reports cited in this story do not provide statewide statistics on nonfatal firearm injuries, medical costs, the ratio of nonfatal to fatal shootings, per-resident gun-violence costs, or the share of firearm-related deaths attributable to homicides.
Anyone with information about the Oxford Street shooting is asked to contact Harrisburg police. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details about a suspect or motive have been released.
