Central Pennsylvania man charged with attempted murder in shooting death of woman

A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting Monday night in Lancaster County, police said.

Ezekiel Sanderful of Lancaster County has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children, according to online court documents. Because of the seriousness of the charges, he is being held without bail.

East Cocalico Township police were dispatched to a shooting in the first block of Reinholds Road in West Cocalico Township at 8:10 p.m.

Officers found a 32-year-old woman lying on the street with multiple gunshot wounds to her head, torso and legs, police said. Officers also found an uninjured child at the scene.

Police said Sanderful went into a nearby home when officers arrived. He eventually surrendered and was taken into custody, police said.

The woman was taken to a hospital where she was in stable condition, police said.

Sanderful was taken to the Lancaster County Jail. Online court documents show his preliminary hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18.

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