YORK, Pa. — Update, 2:20 p.m. (August 19): The man who was injured in a shooting at a business on the 600 block of East Market Street Wednesday afternoon was a good Samaritan who was attempting to prevent a robbery, according to York City Police.
Javan Matthews, 35, was shot in the leg at about 1:26 p.m. at the Six Oh One corner store, police say.
He was attempting to prevent Marcial Serrano, 47, from robbing the store, according to police. Serrano entered the store and demanded money from the clerk when Matthews, who was shopping there, stepped forward and intervened, police say.
A struggle ensued, during which several shots were fired, one of which struck Matthews, according to police.
Responding officers quickly apprehended Serrano.
Matthews was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
"Despite placing himself in a dangerous situation, the York City Police Department would like to thank Matthews for intervening in the robbery attempt, an action which could have resulted in further needless injury to others," the police department said in a statement.
Previously
A 47-year-old York man was arrested after allegedly injuring another man in a shooting in the city this afternoon, police say.
The incident occurred at 1:26 p.m. on the 600 block of East Market Street, according to York City Police.
Responding officers found a 35-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg, police say.
Officers quickly arrested Mircial Serrano, 47, on suspicion of shooting the victim, according to police.
The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive, police say.
