HARRISBURG, Pa. — A 49-year-old Harrisburg man has been charged in the shooting death of a woman in the city Wednesday night.
Frank L. Morris, 49, of the 2600 block of Derry Street, was charged Wednesday by police responding to a shots-fired call at an apartment building at about 9:45 p.m., police say.
Responding officers were advised that Morris had shot the woman, police say. He was detained while emergency personnel attempted to render aid to the victim, who was suffering from gunshot wounds. She was later pronounced dead, police say.
Morris is the owner of the apartment building where the victim lived, witnesses told police.
A witness told police that after shooting the victim, Morris pointed the gun at her, police say.
Police have not yet released the victim's identity.
Morris is charged with criminal homicide, simple assault, and reckless endangerment, according to court documents. He is being held without bail while awaiting a preliminary arraignment.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900.
