SCRANTON, LACKWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Police in Scranton say a suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a man injured last month.
According to the Scranton Police Department, 21-year-old Nymere Canada has been taken into custody following an investigation into a shooting reported April 7 in the 900 block of Clay Avenue.
Officers were initially called to the scene after reports of gunfire and found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was taken to Geisinger Community Medical Center for treatment.
Investigators say they were able to identify Canada as a suspect through witness interviews and surveillance footage.
Authorities say Canada was arrested May 6 at the Luzerne County Probation Office on an outstanding warrant without incident.
He is now facing several charges, including aggravated assault, firearms violations, reckless endangerment, and simple assault.
Police say a preliminary hearing is scheduled later this month in Lackawanna County Central Court.