Man charged with conspiracy in deadly Freeland shooting

Man charged with conspiracy in deadly Freeland shooting
Man charged with conspiracy in deadly Freeland shooting Photo credit WILK

State police have filed charges in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Tuesday in Freeland, Luzerne County. Edgar Polanco, a 24-year-old Hazleton man, faces a count of conspiracy to commit criminal homicide for his alleged role in the gunfire. The shooting outside a local business tragically killed 18-year-old Rafiel Sanz and wounded 15-year-old Jonas De Jesus Rodriguez, who was shot in the leg and is expected to survive. According to court filings and a statement released by state police this morning, those who physically committed the shooting have not yet been identified, and a motive for the act remains unclear as the investigation continues.

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