Assault at RICHARD STREET on 08/31/2025 12:00 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 08/31/2025 12:00 AM
Description: A Report Of A Physical And Sexual Assault Was Made. Police Attempted To Execute A Search Warrant. A Gunman Opened Fire On The Officers During The Operation, But Fortunately, No Officers Were Injured. The Gunman Was Found Deceased After A Standoff.
Address: RICHARD STREET, Wilkes Barre, PA
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