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Update: Lancaster man charged in Thursday morning shooting

An on-duty police officer witnessed a man fire a gun at another man on the 100 block of Hershey Avenue in Lancaster.
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LANCASTER, Pa. — Update (4:10 p.m.): Police have identified 30-year-old Daijour Stennett from Lancaster as the alleged shooter.

According to officials, Stennett and the victim knew each other and were arguing when Stennett allegedly pulled a handgun, firing the gun at the victim multiple times.

The victim suffered injuries to the head and both of his shoulders, and is being treated at Lancaster General Hospital. 

Police say they have charged Stennett with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and carrying a firearm without a license.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Detective Ryan Burgett at (717)735-3412.

Previously

Lancaster Police are investigating a shooting that took place on the 100 block of Hershey Avenue Thursday morning.

The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m., police say.

An on-duty officer was traveling on the road when he observed a man fire a gun at another man. The officer then requested assistance from additional officers, according to police. 

The man firing the gun was detained, and the second man was found to have multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, also according to police. 

The scene is currently being secured and processed, and officers are seeking additional witnesses and processing evidence

The shooting is still in the early stages of investigation, and more details will be released when more information is made public. 

This is a developing story. FOX43 will provide updates as they become available.

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