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Teen suspected in Lancaster shooting

Lancaster City Police say 16-year-old Jeffrey Moreau shot another teenager on April 26, 2022. He turned himself in to authorities on May 10, police say.
Credit: Lancaster Bureau of Police
Teen suspected in Lancaster shooting

LANCASTER, Pa. — Update (May 11): Jeffrey Moreau turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday, according to Lancaster Police.

Previously

Police say it was a teenager who pulled the trigger on April 26, shooting another teen at the intersection of South Queen and East Andrew Street in Lancaster. 

The 15-year-old victim, a Lancaster Township resident, was shot in the lower torso.

The suspect has now been identified as 16-year-old Jeffrey Moreau. He is being charged as an adult on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a minor, receiving stolen property, recklessly endangering another person, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.

Moreau is known to wear a balaclava-style face mask while out in public, in an attempt to conceal his identity, according to police.

A warrant for his arrest has been issued.

Moreau is likely armed, police say, and should not be approached. 

Credit: Lancaster Bureau of Police
Moreau is known to wear a balaclava style face mask to conceal his identity

Anyone with more information on the shooting or Moreau's whereabouts is asked to call police at 717-735-3357 or Lancaster Crime Stoppers at 800-322-1913 or text LANCS plus a message to 847411. Callers may remain anonymous and do not have to give their names.

Police encourage anyone who spots Moreau to call 911.

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