16 Dec 2024 | 04:46 PM UTC
US: Lingering increased security likely after security guard shoots knife-wielding individual at courthouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16
Security guard shoots knife-wielding individual at courthouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US, Dec. 16; lingering increased security likely.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence in the vicinity of the Sylvia H. Rambo US Courthouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, over the coming hours after a security guard shot and injured a knife-wielding individual at the facility on the morning of Dec. 16. The individual reportedly attempted to attack the site's security guards, who work for the US Marshals Service. Aside from the assailant, there were no other injuries reported in connection with the incident. Federal law enforcement personnel have opened an investigation into the shooting.
Officials may close some local roads to facilitate the investigation into the incident. Transport and business disruptions may affect locations subject to increased security and road closures.
Avoid the incident site until authorities have concluded their work at the scene and vacated the area. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the vicinity and any disruptions, and allow additional time for travel if operating in the affected area. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
