York City Police: Shooting surge similar to what other cities saw last spring
York Dispatch
York City Police say it's unclear what is fueling an ongoing surge in shootings that began last week, but the timing seems similar to influxes in crime that other cities experienced last year.
In the past week, there have been six reported shootings in the city. Most recently, on Monday night, a 41-year-old person was shot at a residence in the 300 block of Smyser Street and died at WellSpan York Hospital. It was the city's third homicide of the year.
Capt. Daniel Aikey, speaking at a public forum Monday evening, noted that there's often no rhyme or reason to surges in shootings. But the recent influx could have to do with the COVID-19 pandemic.