YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Update, March 11: York City police say the suspect of Friday afternoon's shooting was identified and arrested on Saturday.
Richard Moore, 45, is facing charges of aggravated assault and simple assault for stabbing a woman in the back of the leg.
According to a witness, Moore walked by, acting erratically and was talking about stabbing someone. He was also allegedly waving a knife around. He passed the witness and counties walking westbound on W. Market Street.
According to the affidavit, the witness then heard the victim scream and saw Moore fleeing the area.
He is awaiting his preliminary hearing and arraignment.
Previous: York City police are searching for a suspect in a reported stabbing.
According to the York City Police Department, officers are requesting assistance in identifying a suspect in a stabbing that happened Friday along the 500 block of W. Market Street.
At 1:25 p.m., the pictured suspect reportedly stabbed a 41-year-old woman, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information has been encouraged to contact the York City Police Department through any of the following ways:
- Email Det. Baez: abaez@yorkcity.org
- York City Police Tip Line at 717-849-2204
- York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or 717-849-2219
- Submit an anonymous tip through CRIMEWATCH here.
