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Suspected Pittston shooter arrested

The man suspected of firing shots at police in Luzerne County was arrested on Thursday.

PITTSTON, Pa. — David Folweiler, of Pittston, is charged with attempted murder.

Investigators say Folweiler approached a marked Pittston police car last week with another man and opened fire.

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Officers fired back, but Folweiler fled the scene.

Police arrested the suspect with Folweiler shortly after the shots were fired.

That man was identified as Christopher Birry, of Scranton. 

Investigators have not commented on a possible motive. 

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