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Harrisburg police investigating overnight homicide, victim identified

The victim, identified as Janaya Lopez, 21, of Ronks, Lancaster County, was shot and killed around 1 a.m. on July 22.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Update, 1:30 p.m. (July 24): A Dauphin County spokesperson identified the victim as Janaya Lopez, 21, of Ronks, Lancaster County.

The incident remains under investigation.

Previously

Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead.

Officers were called to the area of South 16th and Chestnut Streets at around 1 a.m. on July 22 to investigate reports of shots fired and a person struck.

At the scene, officers found a woman with a gunshot wound, who was later pronounced dead.

Officials did not share any additional information.

Harrisburg Bureau of Police is investigating.

Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900. Tips can also be sent through Crimewatch.

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