TOP HEADLINES 10/18

>>Six Injured Following Shooting At Lancaster County Mall

(Lancaster, PA) -- Six people are injured after a shooting at a Lancaster County mall yesterday. Police say they were dispatched after 2:30 p.m. to Park City Center mall in Lancaster City following reports of multiple gunshots. They added that a fight between several males broke out inside the mall, then one reportedly pulled out a handgun and opened fire. Four people were shot and two others were injured while trying to run away from the shooting. They all suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No other details were provided as the investigation is ongoing.

>>Berks County Shooting Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

(Berks County, PA) -- One woman is dead and a man is injured following a double shooting in Berks County. Police say on Saturday evening the woman was shot on Centre Avenue in Leesport, killing her. The man who allegedly shot her was also shot and taken to the hospital to be treated. Police believe this was a domestic-related shooting as neighbors of the two reportedly told police they have been hearing disturbances from them over the last few weeks. Police have reportedly been to their residence about three times in the past month. No other details were released on the shooting as the investigation continues.

>>Search for Missing York County Woman

(York, PA) -- York County Police are searching for a missing 66-year-old woman. Police say Debra Lutz was last seen around West Princess Street in York yesterday around 6 p.m. She is described as five-feet, seven-inches tall with gray hair and green eyes and weighing about 190 pounds. She was last seen wearing glasses, pink sweatpants, and a pink sweatshirt. Anyone with information on Lutz is urged to call police at 717-846-1234.

>>Car Shot Up Multiple Times

(York, PA) -- Police are investigating after a car was shot multiple times over the weekend in York County. Police say on Saturday around 4 a.m., they were dispatched to an area near a York Fuel Stop after reports of several gunshots. They added that a vehicle was struck at least 16 times by the gunfire. No one was injured.

>>Man Kills Wife, Injures Self In Front Of Kids

(Leesport, PA) -- Police are investigating the shooting death of Heidi Lopez in Leesport. Her husband, Ernesto Lopez, allegedly shot her and then turned the gun on himself and is hospitalized in grave condition. Berks County District Attorney John Adams says the shooting was the result of a domestic incident and was witnessed by several family members, including their children. The incident happened Saturday night.

>>Motorcycle Club Begins Annual Holiday Toy Run

(Reading, PA) -- The Bros Motorcycle Club has begun its annual holiday toy run. The Berks County motorcycle club went to The Children's Home of Reading Sunday and the kids were excited to see them and be able to get on the bikes. The Children's Home of Reading spokeswoman Jill Troutman says the kids weren't able to have the motorcycle club come by last year. They are hoping to collect thousands of gift cards and toys this season.

>>One Killed, Two Hurt In Hereford Township Crash

(Hereford Township, PA) -- One man is dead and two others are hospitalized after a crash Friday afternoon in Hereford Township. Thirty-three-year-old Russell Badman of Hereford died when his Chevy Cobalt was hit head-on by a Toyota Senna. The Senna's driver, 53-year-old Wendalyn Kutz of Zionsville, tried to take a curve to the right and went into oncoming traffic. Kutz and a passenger in Badman's car, 20-year-old Kadin Seasholtz of East Greenville, are hospitalized at Lehigh Valley Hospital.

>>Third Annual Maddie's Miracles Returns To Exeter High School

(Exeter, PA) -- Maddie's Miracles has returned to an in-person event this year after being held virtually last year due to COVID-19. Started by Eric and Sue Nordhoy for their daughter, Maddie, the third annual event was held at Exeter High School and was a walk-a-thon to raise money for families of handicapped children. The organization has helped six families in Berks County to date and has raised 30-thousand dollars before this weekend. Maren Nordhoy, Maddie's sister, says the event features a silent auction, vendors, and an obstacle course and they plan to expand beyond Berks County when possible.

>>State Nursing Schools Seeing More Applications

(Lancaster County, PA) -- Pennsylvania nursing schools are seeing a rise in applications. Officials with the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences say since the start of the pandemic, they have been seeing a strong interest in all of their health care programs, especially nursing. They added that people want to be involved in the cause against the pandemic and help overcome the nursing shortage. However, the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association says the rise in more applicants isn't as big as it was three or four years ago. The group hopes that legislators and folks that can provide scholarships can help get more people into the nursing profession.

>>Attorney General Josh Shapiro Not Stepping Down Amid Governor Campaign

(Dauphin County, PA) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro is already on the campaign trail for the governor seat, but he has no plans to step down from his role while doing so. Shapiro made the announcement during a campaign stop in Dauphin County on Saturday. Shapiro says the challenges are immense, but so are the opportunities and Pennsylvania needs a governor who's got a history of taking on the big fights. He added that the state needs someone who knows how to bring Democrats and Republicans together to get things done, as he has done throughout his career which he is also prepared to do as governor.

>>Deadline To Register To Vote

(Harrisburg, PA) -- Today is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming election. The municipal election is slated for November 2nd. Those who have yet to register to vote can go online to PAVoterServices.pa.gov to do so. Once registered, Residents can vote by mail, vote now in-person by mail ballot or go to the polls on Election Day.

>>Simmons Hits the Practice Court

(Philadelphia, PA) -- Basketball is just a few days away for the Sixers and Ben Simmons has hit the practice court. According to NBC Sports Philadelphia, Simmons was a full participant in practice on Sunday. This comes as the All-Star requested trade after the end of last season and he missed most of training camp. The 25-year-old reported to the team last week. Coach Doc Rivers has said that he wants Ben to stay with the team moving forward.


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