HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Harrisburg Bureau of Police says they have arrested the man who allegedly shot another person in the face early Friday morning.
Officers responded to the first block of Disbrow Street on Friday at around 3 a.m. after getting reports of shots fired and an injured man. Police say they found an adult male victim who had been shot in the face.
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The victim’s gunshot wound to the face was life-threatening and was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment, police say.
Police say Michael Watlington was taken into custody around 8 p.m. on Saturday. He’s been charged with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and related firearms offenses.
The victim’s condition is currently unknown at this time.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.