EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A shocking act of gun violence in the early hours of Saturday morning has left a community rattled and a victim fighting for their life, after a man was shot in the head in East Lampeter Township.
Authorities say Marquis Angel Aguilera, 22, of Columbia, has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. He now faces a series of serious felony charges, including criminal attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, and possession of a deadly weapon.
The terrifying incident unfolded around 2:34 a.m. on July 27, when East Lampeter Township Police responded to a call regarding a shooting in the 1900 block of Lincoln Highway East. Upon arrival, officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Emergency medical personnel quickly transported the individual to a local hospital, where they remain in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
Details surrounding the motive remain unclear, but police have indicated the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Aguilera was taken into custody shortly after the shooting and is now being held in the Lancaster County Prison. Due to the severity of the charges, bail was denied, and he remains in custody as he awaits his preliminary hearing, scheduled for August 4.
As the investigation continues, detectives are working to piece together exactly what led to the violent encounter. Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and no further information has been given about their current condition out of respect for their family and privacy.
Authorities are urging members of the public who may have witnessed the shooting or have any relevant information to step forward. Anyone with details is asked to contact Detective Heather Waltman at 717-291-4676, or submit a tip anonymously through the East Lampeter Township CRIMEWATCH portal.
This tragic shooting serves as a stark reminder of how quickly violence can erupt and lives can be forever altered. As the victim fights for survival, the community is left grappling with grief, anger, and a deep desire for justice. The path forward will depend on the continued support of the public and the diligence of investigators seeking to bring accountability in this senseless act of violence.
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