Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Ends Fireworks Early Amid Reports Of Fights, Shooting Near Pennsylvania Capitol: Witnesses
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- July 4 fireworks in Harrisburg ended early after reports of shooting surfaced
- According to reports, one person has been arrested
- Videos from the scene showed chaotic scenes with people scattering in panic
Witnesses report July 4 fireworks in Harrisburg ended early amid fights and a shooting near the Pennsylvania State Capitol building. Reports suggest one person has been arrested, though these remain unconfirmed pending authorities’ statement.
“Harrisburg made an emergency announcement that the fireworks have ended early, and there are reports of fights and a shooting with juvenile detained near capitol building,” one person reported on Facebook.
Another witness wrote, “Due to an alleged shooting by the Capitol, They stopped the Fireworks display in downtown.”
A third person reported, “Everyone in Harrisburg watching the fireworks, PLEASE get home safe. There was a shooting as I heard from my friend, he was there.”
Videos from the scene showed chaotic scenes with people scattering in panic. According to a local journalist, “a shooting incident led to the city’s fireworks display being abruptly ended.”
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information