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Man charged in Wilkes-Barre Shooting

The shooting happened in early December.

LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A man has been charged in connection with a shooting in Luzerne County. 

Oliver Mata-Morales has been charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and carrying a gun without a license. 

The shooting took place outside Crown Fried Chicken on South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre at the beginning of December. 

Mata-Morales allegedly shot two people during an argument then drove off in a car with two others. 

He is locked up unable to post bail in Luzerne County.

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