Pennsylvania News

Threats made by Uber passenger escalate to police involvement

Wilkes-Barre, PA A woman reported threats made against her while working as an Uber driver. The incident took place on South Main Street, where the driver had picked up a female passenger.

The driver mentioned a comment she made about the importance of inputting the correct address for pick-up. This remark led the passenger to become disorderly, prompting the driver to cancel the ride.

According to the report, the situation escalated when the passenger threatened the driver by stating she would “pull [the driver] out of the vehicle and beat [her] to death.”

As the driver dialed 911, the passenger exited the vehicle and walked away. The police department is currently investigating the matter.

Gunfire erupts in residential area, one injured

Wilkes-Barre, PA – Officers responded to McLean Street following multiple reports of gunshots heard coming from a residence early Saturday morning. Upon arrival at 12:42 a.m., police found a large pool of blood at the front door.

Inside the apartment, investigators discovered an extensive blood trail alongside evidence of multiple gunshots. Numerous shell casings and several firearms were located on the scene as well.

The investigation revealed that an injured individual, a 20-year-old man from Newark, NJ, was transported to a local hospital by private individuals. A preliminary assessment indicated that rounds had struck walls in the living room and entered a neighboring apartment.

City Police Detectives, supported by the Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Services Unit, processed the scene. The investigation remains active and ongoing.