Harrisburg police Captain Colin Cleary describes Saturday's shooting incident that started on the 1400 block of Zarker street and ended with arrest of Reginald Barton on the 1400 block of Market street in Harrisburg.
As released by the Harrisburg Bureau of Police.
07/19/14 at 0116hrs, Harrisburg Police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a cancelled registration plate. Upon stopping the vehicle in the 1400 block of Zarker St, the driver, Reginald Barton, exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The officer pursued him, on foot, into the 1400 block of Market St. During the pursuit, Barton fired one shot from a handgun, which was later recovered. A second officer arrived to assist and was able to deploy his Taser, striking Barton and ending the incident. Barton was a fugitive from justice, as he had bench warrant for prior drug violations. He was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Attempt Homicide, 2 counts of Aggravated assault and other charges.