Monday, October 11, 2021

Report of Shots Fired Being Investigated in Pottsville


Pottsville Police are investigating a report of shots fired on Sunday morning.

According to Pottsville Police Chief Richard Wojciechowsky, on the morning of Sunday, October 10th, 2021 around 9:25am,  Pottsville Bureau of Police officers were dispatched to the area of 203 Howard Ave for a report of shots fired. On arrival police found no one in the area but during an immediate canvass one spent bullet casing was located on the front porch of 203 Howard Avenue.

Witness information indicated that an argument between two males had been heard immediately prior to one gun shot with a male being seen leaving the area on foot. 

No indicators of injury were observed on scene and as of this time no one has come forward representing themselves as a victim in the incident. 

The investigation is on-going and anyone with information is asked to call the Pottsville Police at 570-628-3792.