Carbon County, PA – Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a Hazleton man accused in a weekend shooting that left a woman injured in Banks Township.
According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop N – Hazleton, troopers were notified of a shooting incident on Saturday, December 13, at approximately 4:22 p.m. The incident occurred in Banks Township, Carbon County, located in northeastern Pennsylvania near the Hazleton area.
Police said a 29-year-old woman was allegedly physically assaulted and struck by gunfire during the incident. The victim was transported to a local medical facility for treatment and has since been released.
State police identified the suspect as 32-year-old Edwin Junior Vazquez. According to investigators, Vazquez fled the scene and is not currently in custody. An active arrest warrant has been issued charging him with attempted homicide and multiple related offenses.
Court records list the following charges: felony criminal attempt—criminal homicide, felony robbery involving force, felony discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, and misdemeanor reckless endangerment of another person.
Police released a physical description of the suspect, stating Vazquez is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs about 230 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair. His last known address was listed on Carson Street in Hazleton.
Authorities warn the public not to approach Vazquez if seen. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or details related to the shooting is urged to contact 911 immediately.
Tips can also be submitted directly to Pennsylvania State Police Troop N – Hazleton by calling 570-459-3890 or PSP Tips toll-free at 1-800-472-8477. Information may also be submitted online through the PSP Tips website. Police say callers could be eligible for a cash reward if information leads to an arrest.
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