Brutal assault in downtown Chambersburg

A brutal assault Monday night in downtown Chambersburg sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries, according to a Chambersburg Police Department news release. Police arrested two juveniles following the attack; three other individuals are still at large.

Chambersburg Police responded to the 100 block of Lincoln West at 6:30 p.m. Monday for a report of an assault. 

Police found a male victim with serious injuries to his head when they arrived at the crime scene.  A group of five males had repeatedly struck him with pieces of a cinder block.

Two juvenile male suspects were located and taken into custody at the scene, but three other suspects fled prior to police arrival. 

The persons shown in the above  photos may have information relevant to an ongoing police investigation.  They are persons of interest, but not necessarily a suspect at this time.  I

f you believe you have information that can assist the police in identifying or locating these persons, please submit a tip on Crimewatch or contact the Borough of Chambersburg Police Department at 717-264-4131.  

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