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SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Court documents confirm the suspect in the fatal Lowe's shooting has been charged with murder.

The Scranton Police Department says 36-year-old Christopher Wasnetsky shot and killed his coworker, Jeff Moeller.

According to police, they obtained security footage from the Lowe's on Viewmont Drive in Scranton showing Wasnetsky shooting Moeller on June 14 around 12:30 a.m., once from five feet away, then twice in the head up close.

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28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The shootings in Minnesota have once again raised concerns and questions about politically motivated violence across the nation.

28/22 News spoke to experts in several different fields, and they all agree: There is no one factor that is leading to the political violence we have witnessed in recent years, and no easy answers to, in their words, "De-escalate the political tensions in the nation."

"I think the genie is out of the bottle. I don't think we go back to where we were," Psychiatrist Doctor Matthew Berger told 28/22 News.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The rainy weather hasn’t been ideal conditions for waterparks across our region, but opening day is in sight for PA's largest outdoor park in the Poconos.

28/22 News stopped by Camelbeach in Monroe County ahead of its 27th season opener.

Jumping into summer, even on an unseasonably cold day.

“One thousand percent cold!” said Cooper Hower.

Cooper and his siblings, Lucillia and Jameson, braved the chilly temps all to learn about swimming safety at Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark in Tannersville.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The rainy weather hasn’t been ideal conditions for waterparks across our region, but opening day is in sight for PA's largest outdoor park in the Poconos.

28/22 News stopped by Camelbeach in Monroe County ahead of its 27th season opener.

Jumping into summer, even on an unseasonably cold day.

“One thousand percent cold!” said Cooper Hower.

Cooper and his siblings, Lucillia and Jameson, braved the chilly temps all to learn about swimming safety at Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark in Tannersville.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A $7.4 billion opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family regarding the manufacture and distribution of opioids that fueled the addiction epidemic, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A $7.4 billion opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family regarding the manufacture and distribution of opioids that fueled the addiction epidemic, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said that President Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, is comprised of the “best of us” and that it should be celebrated regardless of where one might stand on the political spectrum. 

“This parade is comprised of our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers—the very best of us,” Fetterman wrote in a Saturday post on social media platform X. “Regardless of your politics, it’s appropriate to celebrate the 250 years of sacrifice, dedication and service.” 

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said that President Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, is comprised of the “best of us” and that it should be celebrated regardless of where one might stand on the political spectrum. 

“This parade is comprised of our sons, daughters, mothers and fathers—the very best of us,” Fetterman wrote in a Saturday post on social media platform X. “Regardless of your politics, it’s appropriate to celebrate the 250 years of sacrifice, dedication and service.” 

LEWIS TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have released details on a stolen vehicle they say was intentionally set on fire.

According to police, the Trout Run Fire Department responded to a fire in the area of Four Mile Road and US Highway 15 in Lewis Township around 11:45 p.m. on May 27.

Man accused of fatally shooting coworker at Lowe’s

The release states that when firefighters arrived at the scene, they discovered a Maserati on fire with no driver or anyone else nearby.