On October 9th, 2019 at approximately 7:13 PM the York City Police Department responded to the 100 block of E Clarke Ave for a report of a shooting. There they found a 17 year old male who had been shot in the leg while outside in the alleyway.  The victim states he had been approached by an unknown male and an argument began.  At some point, a gun was displayed.  A struggle over the gun resulted in the victim being struck with a bullet. The gun was recovered at the scene. The victim was targeted in this case.  The victim was then transported to York Hospital and is in stable condition.

Anyone with information regarding this incident, or any of the individuals involved is asked to contact the York City Police Department using any of the following methods.  Tips can always be anonymous.

Call York County Crime Stoppers at 755TIPS

York City Police Tip Line at 717-849-2204

York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or 717-849-2219

Go to yorkcitypolice.com and click on submit a tip