Harrisburg police are in the midst of an investigation following a fatal shooting that left one man dead at a local grocery store that has seen more than its share of violence. The incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. at Antonio Grocery, located on the 2200 block of North 6th Street, an establishment that has become regrettably familiar with such scenes. Despite efforts to save his life, the victim succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds at the scene, as per Harrisburg Communications Director Matt Maisel in statements obtained by ABC27.

As investigators worked to quickly understand the circumstances of the shooting, the area around 6th and Woodbine was cordoned off and roads were closed to facilitate the inquiry. Police have yet to release details regarding suspects or persons of interest, claiming it's very early to make any solid assessments. Meanwhile, community members with information have been urged to come forward and provide any leads to the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900. This latest act of violence represents the sixth homicide in the city this year—an alarming increase from last year, according to data provided by PennLive.

The grocery store itself, Antonio Grocery, has unfortunately become synonymous with tragedy over the years. This is not the first fatal occurrence at this particular locale, which seems to have a history stained by violent episodes—a worrying pattern for residents. Echoing the concern, Harrisburg councilman and public safety chairman Lamont Jones says the store "has been a problem for some time" and proposed a focused initiative to "clean this neighborhood up," these comments were echoed in a PennLive interview.

Authorities are undoubtedly piecing together witness statements and other evidence to not just apprehend the perpetrator, but to also address the broader issue of violence in the area. Harrisburg Police Chief Thomas Carter simply confirmed the fatality but has stayed tight-lipped regarding further details.