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Details on deadly Nanticoke shooting

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Court documents have been released regarding a shooting in Nanticoke where a 17-year-old was killed.

According to the search warrant, on Sunday, September 1 around 4:42 p.m., officers were called to Minden Court in Nanticoke for a gunshot victim.

Police stated once on the scene they found an 18-year-old man sitting on the steps of the house, holding the 17-year-old gunshot victim, in his arms.

Firework mishap injures 2 kids at La Festa Italiana display

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two children are injured after a fireworks mishap at La Festa Italiana.

One of the children appeared to be a toddler, the other a young teenager.

The fireworks were launched from the top of the parking garage at Linden Street and North Washington Avenue when the wind unexpectedly shifted, blowing sparks into the crowd and hitting two children.

This led the fire and police departments to immediately stop the show.

17-year-old hospitalized after shooting in Nanticoke

First monthly firehouse breakfast held in Lehman Township

LEHMAN TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Idetown Fire Company hosted its first monthly breakfast at its new location, the Old Lehman Township Firehouse.

The event is hosted on the first Sunday of every month.

The breakfast featured freshly made eggs, bacon, french toast, pancakes, and more.

Much of the department's funding comes from these company breakfasts to help afford their bills and other expenses.

Scranton mass in Italian in honor of La Festa Italiana

The staff was well prepared for the 200-plus attendees.

Annual Bogeys for Burkey Tournament teed off in Talyor

TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — More than 100 golfers took their swings Sunday to help local children who are critically ill.

The Third Annual Bogeys for Burkey Tournament was held in memory of Frank Burke, a Scranton native who had a positive influence on his community.

30 teams of golfers turned out at Pine Hills Golf Club in Taylor for the fundraiser.

The 37-year-old Scranton native passed away in 2021 after he was stricken ill.

2nd Annual Wyoming Valley Run kicks off in Pittston

17-year-old hospitalized after shooting in Nanticoke

NANTICOKE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Nanticoke Police say a young teenager was sent to the hospital with a gunshot wound Sunday afternoon.

28/22 News Gianna Galli spoke with authorities in the area of Minden Court in the Honey Pot Section of Nanticoke.

They say they were called to the scene at 3:30 p.m. Sunday after a reported shooting.

Police say a 17-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to a nearby hospital.

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