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York County man accused of shooting at his brother during a family argument

January 11, 2021. Summarized by summa-bot.

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Nicalas Samuel, 24, is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and related offenses, according to State Police

Nicalas Samuel, 24, is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and related offenses, according to State Police

Nicalas Lee Samuel, of Red Lion, is also charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, recklessly endangering another person, harassment, possession of a small amount of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a criminal complaint affidavit filed by State Police.

The alleged incident occurred around 11:45 a. m. at Samuel's home on Winterstown Road in North Hopewell Township, according to police.

After the phone call ended, the victim told police, Samuel allegedly came up the stairs and began yelling at the victim.

Samuel's brother then left the house, he told police.

The victim told police he asked Samuel to come outside so they could talk.

When Samuel came outside, he was carrying a rifle, and allegedly threatened to shoot the victim, police say.

When the victim told Samuel to drop the weapon, Samuel allegedly fired it in the victim's direction.

Samuel's father told police the argument began when he texted his sons over some tools he noticed were missing.

During the argument, Samuel's father reported, Samuel allegedly threatened to kill him.

Samuel also allegedly made a post on Facebook issuing the same threat, police say.

In an interview with police, Samuel allegedly admitted to firing the weapon at his brother during their altercation, and said after doing so he ran into his home and hid the weapon under a couch.

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