Tag: WellSpan York Hospital
Two York Men Arrested In West York Shooting That Killed 23-Year-Old: DA
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the deadly West York shooting that left 23-year-old O’Shea Copeland dead and another man seriously injured, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
The York County District Attorney’s Office said Donald Dent Jr., 24, and James Johnson, 43, both of York City, have been charged in the Aug. 15 shooting on the first block of South Highland Avenue in West York Borough.
Both men face counts of Criminal Homicide, Criminal Attempt to Homicide, and Aggravated Assault, while Johnson is also charged with Persons Not to Possess a Firearm.
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Fundraiser Launched For Daughters Of Maryland CNA Shot Before Stewartstown Fire
A fundraiser has been launched to support the daughters of a Maryland CNA and mother of three who was killed in a Stewartstown Borough home before it caught fire.
Jennifer Troch, 41, and Michael Shores Jr., 54, both of the first block of North Main Street, were found unconscious on the second floor of a burning home at 2 North Main Street on Sunday, Aug. 3. Firefighters forced entry, carried the pair out in cardiac arrest, and rushed them to WellSpan York Hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Autopsies confirmed both died from gunshot wounds to the head, according to the York County Cor…
Maryland CNA Mom Of 3, Man Died Of Gunshots Before Stewartstown Arson Fire: Coroner
The two people rescued from a burning Stewartstown Borough home Sunday morning died from gunshot wounds to the head before the blaze even started, new investigation details confirm.
Jennifer Troch, 41, and Michael Shores Jr., 54, both of the first block of North Main Street, were pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 3—Shores Jr. at 7:12 a.m., Troch at 7:30 a.m., Coroner Pam Gay said in separate releases. Both were found unconscious during a firefighter-led rescue from the second floor and rushed to the hospital in cardiac arrest.
Troch, a Maryland native and mother of t…
Dad-To-Be, Jerry Michalak, Dies Unexpectedly At 37 In York
A York man known for his loyalty, love of music, and devotion to family died unexpectedly just months before welcoming his first child, according to his obituary.
Jerry Edward Michalak Jr., 37, died at WellSpan York Hospital on Saturday, June 28, 2025, the John W. Keffer Funeral Home announced.
Jerry grew up in Dover and graduated from Northeastern Senior High School in 2006. He proudly served in the National Guard and was described as a kind and generous soul.
He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed a game. Friends and family said he was passionate about music, gaming, …
Dallastown Baker, Mom Of 4 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run: Coroner
A Dallastown mother of four and beloved local baker was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a York City hit-and-run, the York County Coroner’s Office announced on Monday, July 7.
Ashley Rodriguez-Fargas, 30, was riding north on South Belvidere Avenue when she was struck by a vehicle turning into her path at West King Street just after 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, authorities said.
The car fled the scene, police said. Rodriguez-Fargas was rushed to WellSpan York Hospital, where she died at 8:54 p.m. from blunt force trauma. Her death was ruled accidental following an autopsy on Monday, …
Motorcyclist Killed In York Hit-Run Crash, Photos Released Of Suspect Vehicle
The search is on for a driver who struck and killed a motorcyclist in Pennsylvania before fleeing the scene.The York County collision happened in York, at the intersection of South Belvidere Avenue and West King Street, just after 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28, according to York City Police.
A vehicle struck a female motorcyclist and fled the scene, police said. She was transported to WellSpan York Hospital, where she later died of her injuries, WHTM reports.
The victim’s name has not been released pending family notification.
On Monday, June 30, police released photos of the suspect vehicle, …
Life Sentence Handed Down After York Murder Victim ID’d Shooter On Deathbed, DA Says
A man convicted in a York murder case after the victim named him on his deathbed will spend the rest of his life behind bars, Judge Maria Musti Cook ruled on Monday, May 6, prosecutors said the following week.
Jesus Cintron-Molina, 35, was shot multiple times in the 400 block of West Market Street around 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, York City police said. He was rushed to WellSpan York Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:04 p.m., according to Deputy Coroner Molly York.
Before dying, Cintron-Molina identified his killer as “Freddie Reyes-Luna,” York City Police Capt. Daniel Le…
Destiny Weitkamp Dies After Head-On Crash In York County: Coroner (Update)
A promising young woman from Lower Chanceford Township was killed in a head-on crash, the York County Coroner’s Office announced on Wednesday, May 7, at 9 a.m.
Destiny Weitkamp, 23, died from blunt force trauma following the two-vehicle crash on Saturday night, May 3, in the 2500 block of Delta Road. She was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital on Sunday, May 4 at 8:49 p.m., according to Deputy Coroner Jackie Heffner.
Weitkamp was driving south around 9:30 p.m. when her vehicle swerved into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with another vehicle, officials said. The cause of the cr…
Teen Killed In UHaul Drive-By Shooting Lands Half-Sister Life In Prison: York County DA
A teenage girl shot dead in a drive-by shooting on New Year's Eve has led to a life in prison sentence for her half-sister, the York County District Attorney's Office announced on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
Alajah Elizabeth Holmes, 19, at the time of the shooting, now 21, of York City, was driving a UHaul in the 300 block of West Jackson Street, York when she opened fire at her half-sister 18-year-old Amiya Paige, who was walking home on New Year's Eve in 2022 at 12:36 a.m., authorities explained in numerous releases.
Holmes entered a guilty plea to criminal homicide in August…
Baltimore Woman Struck Dead In York ID'd, Coroner Searching For Next Of Kin
A Maryland native has been identifed as a pedestrian who died days after she was struck in Pennsylvania, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Ruth "Helen" Emel, 72, originally of Baltimore, most recently of the 300 block of West Market Street York City, died at Wellspan York Hospital at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, the coroner explained and as detailed on her social media.
Emel had been walking in the crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle that was turning onto W. Market Street from N. Penn Street around 5:19 p.m. on Wednesday, O…
40 Year Owner Of PA Auto Repair Shop Crushed To Death By Truck: Coroner
An auto repair shop owner has died after being struck by his own truck, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 27.
Irl L. Therit, Jr., 63, of Hanover, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital at 3:11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, according to a release by the coroner's office.
Deputy Coroner Molly York was called to the hospital to investigate and certify the death.
Therit, was struck by his "rollback" flatbed truck parked at his property in the 3500 block of Centennial Road at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, as detailed in the release. He had parked his …
Attempted Murder: Stabbing To Face, Neck, PA State Police Say
A man has been charged with attempted murder after police found a man stabbed in the neck and face in Red Lion, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Joel McWilliams, 36, of Red Lion, has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of an Offensive Weapon, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Simple Assault, and Harassment, PSP York announced.
The charges come on the heels of a stabbing in the 300 block of 1st Avenue in Red Lion Borough at 10:22 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23.
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