ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — Update, Feb. 21: Police have identified the suspect who allegedly shot and killed 17-year-old Connor Mays in Conewago Township over the weekend.
According to a criminal complaint, David Galemore, 22, of Hanover, came to a residence where Mays was and shot him after an altercation.
Police say they spoke to a witness on the scene in the 300 block of Third Street in Midway, Conewago Township. The witness allegedly approached an officer shortly after the shooting occurred, asking for help.
The witness told police that he was at the residence with Mays when the victim said he heard someone coming into the home through the window, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Mays allegedly ran downstairs, and the witness said that by the time they got downstairs, Mays and Galemore were fighting. The witness said they saw Galemore pull out a firearm and heard multiple gunshots.
The officer the witness initially approached reported observing a deceased man who appeared to be shot laying just inside the door of the residence when they approached.
According to a criminal complaint, Conewago Township police were notified a short time later that Galemore told Pennsylvania State Police he was involved in the shooting, and they had him in custody.
Court documents show that Galemore was denied bail and is being held at Adams County Prison. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 1. He is charged with one count of criminal homicide.
Update, Feb. 20: The Adams County Coroner identified the victim as Connor Mays, of York.
His death is being investigated as a homicide and an autopsy is being performed, according to the coroner.
Previously: The Conewago Township Police Department was dispatched to the 300 block of Third Street around 2 p.m. to investigate reports of a fatal shooting.
Chief of Police Gary Baumgardner confirmed to FOX43 that a 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim had multiple gunshot wounds and was found dead upon police arrival.
Police have also confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody, and there is no immediate danger to the public at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation and this story will be updated as more details are made public.