Teen With Knife Escapes Police Chase | Harrisburg News

A 17-year-old from Cumberland County, reported missing, was spotted at Memorial Park with a knife—prompting a chaotic police response. When officers arrived, he fled, triggering school lockdowns and escalating tensions. He threatened suicide and made threats with the knife, forcing an officer to fire a bean bag shotgun before he was taken into custody. The teen is now hospitalized for injuries and mental health evaluation as authorities investigate the use of force and potential charges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://local21news.com/news/local/police-say-charges-pending-after-runaway-cumberland-county-teen-found-at-park-pa-pennsylvania-mechanicsburg-memorial-park-upper-allen-township-police-investigation-crime-missing More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dcfddd87ec597372 Report issues to [email protected].