Man accused of firing at car with woman and 4 kids arrested in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, PA – A 50-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection to a shooting last week in Harrisburg, where police say he fired a gun at a car occupied by a woman and four small children.
Robert Banks was taken into custody on January 27 following an investigation into the January 22 shooting on the 1400 block of Hunter Street. Police allege Banks discharged a firearm at the vehicle during an altercation, placing the occupants—including the children—in immediate danger.
Banks is facing five counts of aggravated assault, one count of carrying a firearm without a license, one count of possession of a firearm prohibited, and one count of recklessly endangering another person. He is currently being held pending arraignment.
The motive behind the incident has not been released, and no injuries were reported as a result of the shooting. Police have not confirmed whether Banks and the victims knew each other or what led to the confrontation.
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Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the gunfire. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Harrisburg Police Department at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip through the CRIMEWATCH website.
Banks is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Key Points
- Robert Banks, 50, was arrested Tuesday in connection to a January 22 shooting in Harrisburg
- He allegedly fired a gun at a car with a woman and four small children inside
- Banks faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including aggravated assault and illegal firearm possession
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