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Scranton man charged with attempted homicide

The suspect said he was just following the word of God, as God told him to do it.

SCRANTON, Pa. — A man is facing attempted homicide charges after shooting another man.

Police say 32-year-old Leon Blake chased after the victim along Pittston Avenue in Scranton early Monday evening.

Blake allegedly shot the victim twice in the leg before taking off.

He told investigators he believed the victim was in his apartment and that he was just following the word of God, as God told him to do this.

Blake is now locked up.

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