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York County man dead after shooting in Shrewsbury

The York County Coroner's autopsy results determined James Lynch, 57, died from a gunshot wound to the chest by homicide.

SHREWSBURY, Pa. — Update (1/12/22, 4:15 a.m.): The York County Coroner released the autopsy results of 57-year-old James Lynch, who was shot and killed on Jan. 10 in Shrewsbury Township.

The autopsy performed on Jan. 11 determined that Lynch's cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest and his manner of death was by homicide.

According to the coroner, Lynch was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting at 12:56 p.m.

Previously:

A man is dead after a shooting in Shrewsbury on Monday.

Officials say James Lynch, 57, of New Freedom, died as a result of the shooting.

Police say around 11:55 a.m. on Jan. 10, they responded to the area of Wolfe Rd. and E. Forrest Ave. in Shrewsbury Township for a reported shooting.

According to police, Lynch and a 51-year-old man whose identity has not yet been released by authorities got into a verbal argument in the area of Wolfe Rd.

The two men, who knew each other, were both armed, police said.

During their altercation, a single gunshot was fired from inside the vehicle, striking Lynch. 

EMS responding to the scene attempted life-saving measures on Lynch, but he succumbed to his injury and died at the scene, police say.

The 51-year-old male, who officials say is fully cooperating, has since been released from police custody.

Authorities say there is no threat to the public at this time.

Some people who live nearby said incidents like this make them feel less safe in the usually quiet area.

“[I was] very surprised because we try to keep it quiet around here. I was thinking it always was pretty quiet,” said Amy Mays of Red Lion.

“[I was] totally surprised... I've lived here 45 years and there's never been a shooting of any sort,” said Neal Leatherman of Codorus Township.

The York County Coroner's Office says Lynch's autopsy is scheduled for 9:30 Tuesday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown.

Anyone who saw or has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact PSP-York, 717-428-1011.

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