Wanted Man In Falls Choked, Shot At Girlfriend: Police

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Falls Township are searching for a man they say choked his girlfriend during an argument Sunday, then fired a handgun at her.

Lashun Turner, 27, is wanted on charges including criminal attempt at first-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, strangulation, possession of a prohibited firearm and terroristic threats.

Falls Township Police officers were called Sunday to Rock Springs Apartments, at 937 W. Trenton Ave. in the Morrisville section.

According to police, officers found that Turner and his girlfriend had gotten into an argument that became violent. During the fight, Turner choked the woman, then fired a handgun at her when she tried to leave the apartment.

The woman was not hit by the shot, police said.

After she escaped, Turner ran away and was last seen crossing the Calhoun Street Bridge, police said.

Police say he is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about Turner's whereabouts is asked to contact police Detective Stephen Reeves at 215-949-9100, Ext. 430 or s.reeves@fallstwp.com.