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Police: Two people killed in shooting early Sunday in Harrisburg

Leonard Quattlebaum, 30, and Nelbenson Sanchez, 39, succumbed to injuries sustained in the shooting, which occurred in the area of South 13th and Derry streets.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Update, 4/5: Police arrested and charged a suspect on April 5 in connection with the shooting. 

Jeremy Bailey, 34, was charged with two counts of murder of the first degree as well as possession of firearms prohibited, firearms not to be carried without a license, and recklessly endangering another person, according to Crimewatch.

Bailey is awaiting arraignment at Dauphin County Central Booking. 

Another suspect, 27-year-old Brooke Bechtold, who was wanted for tampering with evidence in connection to the incident, was taken in to custody around later Tuesday night. 

Credit: Harrisburg Bureau of Police
Jeremy Bailey (left) and Brooke Bechtold (right)

Previously: Police in Harrisburg are investigating a shooting that left two people dead in the area of South 13th and Derry streets early Sunday morning.

The incident occurred around 1:39 a.m., police say.

Officers responding to the reported shooting discovered two victims, both of whom were suffering from gunshot wounds. They were taken to an area hospital for treatment, but both succumbed to their injuries, police say.

One victim is identified as Leonard Quattlebaum, 30. The second is identified as Nelbenson Sanchez, 39.

The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing, according to police. 

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900 or Detective Brian Carriere at 717-255-3151 or Bcarriere@harrisburgpa.gov.

   

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