Harrisburg’s Fourth of July fireworks display was cut short on Thursday night after police in the area arrested a juvenile and an adult who they said had guns, according to Harrisburg spokesperson Matt Maisel.
The first person arrested, a juvenile male, ran away when police approached him. Once apprehended, police said he had an illegally modified Glock pistol, capable of shooting fully automatic, with a 24-round magazine, Maisel said. Police said a third person, also a juvenile, had a BB gun and was arrested after fleeing from officers but was later released, Maisel said.
Williams sustained minor injuries and is recovering at her home, Maisel said. By the time Mayor Williams was knocked down, Harrisburg Police Commissioner Thomas Carter elected to end the fireworks show early.“Aside from being furious at what happened, I am deeply indebted to the heroic actions of our Harrisburg Bureau of Police officers. When they spotted potential danger, they ran towards it, and in the process, prevented what could have been a disaster.