New Jersey Man Shot While Trying to Buy Car in Scranton—Police Investigate Shocking Incident!

By: Eliot Pierce

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A shooting incident took place in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, leading to a New Jersey man being hospitalized with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Scranton Police received a call from Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, where the victim, identified as Domenick Velez, 27, from Passaic, NJ, was being treated.

According to the police, Velez was in Scranton to buy a vehicle when things went wrong.

The owner of the car reportedly attempted to rob Velez during the transaction.

In the struggle, the vehicle owner shot Velez in the back. Fortunately, Velez is expected to recover from his injuries.

Authorities are actively investigating the incident but have stated that they believe this was an isolated case and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

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The police are working to gather more details and information to determine what exactly led to the shooting.

This story is still developing, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

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