A 25-year-old Berwick man was shot and killed late Monday night, and police say they believe there is no ongoing threat to the public as the investigation continues. Christopher Cross James was found with a gunshot wound and later died after being rushed to a hospital in Danville.
Officers were called to the area near Walnut Street around 11:15 p.m. Monday, according to timesleader.com, which reported that officers performed life-saving measures at the scene before James was transported to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, where he was pronounced dead. A separate report from 2822news.com placed the overnight homicide in the area of 2nd and Walnut Street, identifying the victim as 25-year-old Christopher Cross James.
Conflicting Accounts on Identification
While the station's report and other outlets named James as the victim on Tuesday, audacy.com reported that authorities were withholding the victim's identity from the public, a discrepancy that has not been resolved in available reporting. Berwick police have said the shooting is being investigated as a homicide, with assistance from Pennsylvania State Police and the Columbia County District Attorney's Office, per the same account from timesleader.com.
Police have suspect there is no ongoing threat to the public, according to the outlet, though no information about a suspect, weapon, or motive has been released. The investigation remains active, and no further details about how the shooting unfolded have been made public.
Tip Line Open as Investigation Continues
Berwick police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Those with details can call police at 570-784-6300, as noted in the department's request relayed by timesleader.com. Authorities have not indicated when additional information about the case might be released.
