Shots fired behind Luzerne County school, juveniles charged
WEST HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials say two juveniles have been charged in a gang-related shooting behind a Luzerne County elementary/middle school.
At 7:50 p.m. Monday, the West Hazleton Borough Police said they were called for the report of shots fired behind the West Hazleton Elementary/Middle School.
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Investigators say they learned that two groups had exchanged gunfire on a sports field behind the school as part of an ongoing feud between local gangs.
Law enforcement said at least seven shots were fired on and near the field where a large group of children were playing baseball. No one on the scene was injured.
Officers believe this group is potentially involved in two other shots-fired incidents in the borough from January.
Authorities filed charges against two juveniles, whose names are being withheld, for their alleged involvement in the shooting. The release states the investigation is ongoing and police expect to file additional charges in the future.
The West Hazleton Borough Police Department asks anyone who witnessed the incident to contact their police department at 570-455-3733.
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