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Reports of a shooting and a house fire in Conowingo, suspect in custody
A male suspect has been taken into custody.
Multiple fire units from the Volunteer Fire Company of Conowingo are responding to a single-wide mobile home fire in the 200 block of Mount Zoar Road.
Engine 89-3 and Tanker 89 are on the scene and actively working to extinguish the fire.
Engine 89-3 has been instructed to reverse lay from the scene to a nearby hydrant in order to establish a water supply. Tanker 89 arrived on the scene prior to Engine 89-3 connecting to the hydrant, so the water supply was temporarily switched over to the tanker.
Upon arrival, they discovered a dwelling engulfed in flames and a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds outside.
The injured male was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A female occupant of the home sustained minor injuries.
A male suspect has been taken into custody.
The fire completely destroyed the single-story mobile home.
Several Maryland police agencies are investigating the incident to determine the cause of the fire.
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Small Plane Crashes in Manheim Township After Pilot Reports Open Door, ATC Issued Urgent “PULL UP” Warning
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, PA – A small aircraft crashed in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, on Sunday afternoon, leaving multiple people injured, authorities confirmed.
The Beechcraft Bonanza, identified as Aircraft N347M, took off from Lancaster Airport at approximately 3:15 p.m. ET.
Moments after departure, the pilot reported an open door and attempted to return to the airport. Air traffic control (ATC) issued an urgent “PULL UP” warning just before impact.
At approximately 3:20 p.m., the plane crashed in the parking lot of the Brethren Village Retirement Community, located near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that five people were on board at the time of the crash.
Emergency crews, including medics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash.
Multiple injuries have been reported, but officials have yet to confirm the severity or whether there were any fatalities.
Several vehicles in the parking lot caught fire as a result of the crash. Staff at the Brethren Village Retirement Community were advised to remain indoors while emergency personnel worked to secure the area.
The FAA has launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. At this time, the circumstances leading to the aircraft’s rapid descent remain undetermined.
As a precaution, Route 501 in the vicinity has been closed to traffic. Authorities urge residents and commuters to avoid the area until further notice.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.