On 9/21/16 at approximately 2:22 AM, the York City Police Department responded to the 600 Block of Heiges Alley for a shooting victim.  Upon arrival, officers discovered Erick Hernandez, 18 years old, of York with a gunshot wound to the chest.  Aid was given to Hernandez and was transported to York Hospital via ambulance where he died from his injuries.  If anyone has any information relating to this incident they are encouraged to call the York City Police Department at 717-846-1234 or text tips to 847-411.  Texting in tips is the best method of conveying information about this incident.  

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Alert sent on 09/21/2016 at 7:37AM EDT

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