Lebanon Police are investigating a shooting that happened around 10:45 Wednesday morning.
Police were called to the area of 12th and Buttonwood Streets for a shooting victim. When police arrived they found a male victim, 33-year-old Christopher Barrett, who had a gunshot wound to his lower back area. He was concious and responsive and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Barrett's injuries are not life threatening.
Witnesses told police they observed Barrett running from the area of Beautex Playground and also saw a male in dark clothing shooting at the victim. Other witnesses saw a small black Honda with white rims leaving the area of the playground after the shooting.
Pennsylvania State Police assisted the Lebanon City Police in the investigation. Officers did make contact with the black Honda witnesses saw leaving the scene, a chase ensued from the area of 11th and Cumberland Streets. The car was did get away from police.
The black Honda was eventually located unoccupied in the area of North 11th St in the City.
Police are still investigating, and anyone with information is asked to call the Lebanon City Police Department.
Police were called to the area of 12th and Buttonwood Streets for a shooting victim. When police arrived they found a male victim, 33-year-old Christopher Barrett, who had a gunshot wound to his lower back area. He was concious and responsive and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Barrett's injuries are not life threatening.
Witnesses told police they observed Barrett running from the area of Beautex Playground and also saw a male in dark clothing shooting at the victim. Other witnesses saw a small black Honda with white rims leaving the area of the playground after the shooting.
Pennsylvania State Police assisted the Lebanon City Police in the investigation. Officers did make contact with the black Honda witnesses saw leaving the scene, a chase ensued from the area of 11th and Cumberland Streets. The car was did get away from police.
The black Honda was eventually located unoccupied in the area of North 11th St in the City.
Police are still investigating, and anyone with information is asked to call the Lebanon City Police Department.