Hazleton Police Investigating Possible Shooting

Around noon today, Hazleton Police responded to a call regarding two possible gunshots in the area of the 200 block of South Cedar Street.

"Officers immediately responded and were unable to locate any victims, evidence of a shooting, or damage to any structure or vehicle." Hazleton City Police Chief Jerry Speziale said.
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Mayor Jeff Cusat also clarified that no victim or evidence of shots fired were discovered at the location.

As Hazleton Officers arrived on the scene they received a report of a Red Jeep with New York Registration seen leaving the area and an unknown black vehicle. Local departments were advised to watch for the red Jeep around 12:15.

Hazleton Officers canvassed the area and no one witnessed any shooting incident at this time.  

Anyone with further information is urged to call 911 or contact the Hazleton Police Department.

Statement via Police Chief Jerry Speziale:

"The mission of the Hazleton City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, reduce fear, and maintain order.  The Hazleton Police Department is committed to accomplishing its mission of protecting the lives and property of all the citizens and visitors of Hazleton by treating everyone with compassion, courtesy, professionalism, and respect, while efficiently rendering public safety services and enforcing the laws impartially, by fighting crime both through deterrence and the relentless pursuit of criminals."