On 12/8/16 at approximately 1:18 AM, the York City Police Department responded to 828 W. Poplar St. for a shooting.  Upon arrival they were met with Ernest Crosby, 25 years old and a resident of that address who had a gunshot wound to the left foot.  He was transported to York Hospital and is listed in stable condition.  A second gunshot victim was discovered in the alley behind the address and was transported to York Hospital with four gunshot wounds to his forearm, back, buttocks and groin.  The identity of the second victim has not been confirmed.  The incident is being reported by Crosby as a home invasion. 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 and it is anonymous. 

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Alert sent on 12/08/2016 at 7:26AM EST

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