LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged shooting on March 9.
According to a release by Scranton Police Department, 27 year-old Claude Harris from Olyphant was arrested on multiple counts of Felony Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Criminal Conspiracy.
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Scranton Police say that on March 9, a shooting occurred along the 1800 block of Lafayette Street resulting in a non-fatal injury to a woman while she was standing alongside several other people .
Officials say Harris allegedly shot her following a series of threats stemming from a custody dispute.
Harris was taken into custody on March 21 by Scranton Police.
Harris is currently on PA State Parole following a 2021 arrest by the Scranton Police Department where he was charged and convicted on Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver and Possession of a Firearm, according to the release.
Harris was transported to the Lackawanna County Justice Center for arraignment and processing.
