Man shot near State Capitol; police investigate

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WHTM) – A man was shot and killed just blocks from the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Sunday afternoon.

Harrisburg police said they were called to the 200 block of State Street around 5:30 p.m. because shots had been fired.

There they found a man lying on the street with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A suspect was arrested at the scene and State Street was closed from 2nd to 3rd streets.

The Pennsylvania Capitol Police were on site.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900. Tips and information can also be submitted through the CRIMEWATCH website.

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