4 people arrested after teenager was allegedly shot with air rifle

Harborcreek Twp., Pa. (WJET/WFXP) — Four men, including one adult, were arrested after allegedly attempting to physically assault a juvenile in a park.

Pennsylvania State Police responded to reports of a juvenile shot in the head with a pellet gun in the area of ​​Ridge Parkway, Harborcreek, at 8:50 p.m. on June 3. Upon arrival, police found the victim with an injury to the back of the head.

Four men were arrested in connection with the alleged attempted assault. The youths arrested, including a 17-year-old from Erie, a 17-year-old from North East and a 16-year-old from Harborcreek, face multiple criminal charges.

An 18-year-old from Erie was also arrested. He is accused of assault, disturbing the peace and bribing minors.