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Two men dead, another severely wounded after Wilkes-Barre shooting

South Main Street was closed for hours while police gathered evidence.

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — An investigation is underway in Wilkes-Barre after three people were found shot in the city's downtown.

Police say the shooting happened just before midnight along the 200 block of South Main Street.

Officers found three people with gunshot wounds. They were all taken to the hospital.

Two of the males died at the scene. The third male remains severely wounded. 

The road was closed for hours while police gathered evidence.

The shooter and a getaway driver then fled the scene in a silver minivan.

Anyone with information on any of the individuals about the crime is asked to contact Wilkes-Barre City Police at 570-208-4200 extension 5. 

Credit: WNEP
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An earlier version of this story mentioned that the shooting happened outside Ali Baba Lounge. According to the owner, the lounge has been closed due to the pandemic and was not involved in any way. Newswatch 16 regrets the error and apologizes for any confusion.

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