The Chambersburg Police Department has located a light-colored van linked to the December 18 shooting that claimed the life of 20-year-old Rakeem Iaymire Floyd of Chambersburg. As the investigation advances, authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Joshua Martin Bresnick, 32, who is considered armed and dangerous. Police urge anyone with information about Bresnick’s location to contact the department or submit a tip through Crimewatch.
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On the evening of December 18, police responded to a reported shooting at 221 Southgate Mall. Upon arrival, officers found Floyd lying deceased in the roadway. Witness accounts indicated that an altercation preceded the gunfire. This targeted act of violence has deeply impacted the local community, though authorities have stressed that the incident was isolated and poses no ongoing threat to the general public.
The Chambersburg Police Department is continuing its investigation with support from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police. They are asking for assistance in locating Bresnick and speaking with individuals seen in connection with the van. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to call 717-264-4131 or use the Crimewatch tip service.
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Bresnick is described as a white male, 6’4” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He is wanted for criminal homicide in connection with the Southgate Mall shooting. Community members are reminded to call 911 in emergencies or to contact Chambersburg Police at 717-264-4131 with any leads to help bring this case to resolution. Bresnick is believed to have ties to the Hagerstown, MD area.
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