On May 1, 2023, at about 2 p.m., 68-year-old Israel Lugo was fatally shot near West New and North Market Streets in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Lugo, who was deaf and mute, was found lying in the street with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead after being taken to Lancaster General Hospital. An autopsy showed gunshot wounds to the neck, chest, and forearm, and the death was ruled a homicide.

Investigation surveillance footage showed 22-year-old Edwin Concepcion following Lugo into a parking lot before the shooting, then fleeing and entering a Lyft vehicle. That Lyft ride was tied to Concepcion by the associated phone number and debit card. A search of Concepcion’s residence reportedly recovered a black Springfield XD 9 mm handgun with an obliterated serial number, clothing matching what he wore during the incident, and other items; fingerprints on the firearm matched Concepcion. Concepcion was charged with criminal homicide, carrying a firearm without a license, and possessing a firearm with an altered manufacturer number; he was held for court and scheduled for arraignment on June 9, 2023. Authorities have not established any connection between Lugo and Concepcion, and the motive remains unclear.

Did anyone in Lancaster see either man near West New and North Market Streets that afternoon or have information about what led up to the shooting?