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York Police Take 19-Year-Old Into Custody in Fatal East King Street Shooting

Police say he knew victim Adam Goss, leaving the motive unclear.

Overview

  • Jeremiah Beato, 19, was arrested without incident after a Jan. 11 killing inside a York City home.
  • He is charged with criminal homicide in the death of 30-year-old Adam Goss, who was found shot in the head, according to the coroner.
  • Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of East King Street at about 2:44 p.m., and the coroner ruled the death a homicide.
  • A court affidavit cites witnesses who heard a “pop,” saw Beato holding a gun wrapped in cloth, and heard him say, “I popped him… he was trying to kill me.”
  • Investigators recovered a handgun and a single 9mm casing at the scene, and police continue to seek information from the public through their tip line and email.