Third Arrest Made In Shooting Near Hookah Bar

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A third person has been arrested in connection with a shooting near a hookah bar in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Tywaun Bender faces charges, including criminal attempted homicide, for his alleged role in the incident on August 23. According to AOL, shots were fired at an occupied vehicle outside the Derry Hookah Lounge in Swatara Township.

Police were called to the scene at 3 a.m. and found a vehicle hit by several bullets. Investigators identified three suspects: Bender, Azmere Green-Stewart, and Toddrick Newton. All three are considered armed and dangerous and face charges including recklessly endangering another person and firearms violations.

The investigation revealed that the suspects fired into a vehicle occupied by four people, as reported by Yahoo News. The car was struck by 12 rounds, but no one inside was injured. Surveillance footage showed a dark SUV following the victims' vehicle and two suspects exiting to open fire.

Authorities continue to search for Green-Stewart and Newton. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is urged to contact the Swatara Township Police Department or submit a tip online. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.


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