Gunfire shatters parked car in Wilkes-Barre overnight shooting
WILKES-BARRE, PA – A 33-year-old man awoke Saturday to find his vehicle riddled with bullet holes outside a residence on North River Street, prompting a police investigation into an overnight shooting.
Officers were dispatched just after noon on Saturday following a report of a vehicle damaged by gunfire. When they arrived, they found that the victim’s car had been struck multiple times, including a shattered rear window and damage to the driver’s side door.
The man, who resides in Wilkes-Barre, told police the shooting likely occurred sometime overnight while the vehicle was parked outside. No injuries were reported, and the man was not inside the car at the time of the incident.
Authorities have not released information on suspects or potential motives, and there is no indication yet whether the vehicle or its owner was targeted.
The case remains under investigation, with forensic evidence and surveillance footage from the area being reviewed.
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Key Points
- 33-year-old Wilkes-Barre man’s car hit by gunfire on North River Street overnight
- Rear window and driver’s door damaged by bullets discovered Saturday afternoon
- Investigation ongoing with no suspects or injuries reported