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Coroner Identifies Victim in York Street Shooting as Suspect Is Charged With Homicide

An autopsy in Allentown on Friday will determine cause and manner of death during the ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • Authorities identified the victim as 31-year-old Dominick Skinner, who died at WellSpan York Hospital after the Wednesday morning shooting.
  • Police say the incident followed a fight on the 600 block of East Princess Street around 8 a.m.
  • Investigators report that 24-year-old Romanus Myers shot Skinner during the altercation and later admitted to the shooting.
  • Myers has been charged with criminal homicide, was arraigned Wednesday night, and has a preliminary hearing set for Oct. 15.
  • The York County Coroner scheduled the autopsy for Friday morning at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, and the case remains active.