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Attempted homicide investigation underway in McAdoo

MCADOO, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wednesday night, the Pennsylvania State Police announced they're investigating an attempted homicide in Schuylkill County.

Troopers say they were called to East Blaine Street shortly before 9:00 p.m. Tuesday after a reported fight between two men.

State police say the wife of one of the men, identified by authorities as 51-year-old McAdoo resident Jennifer Villa, got a gun from her house and began shooting.

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Troopers say in total, three shots were fired. One shot was fired at the neighbor's door, and two were fired towards the man, they reported.

The woman is facing charges for the incident, including attempted homicide and other related charges.