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Police shot and killed a man suspected of shooting at Capitol Police and injuring a state police trooper.

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A photo of Ahmed Aminamin El-Mofty was provided by the Dauphin County district attorney's office Friday night.

11:01 p.m.: Suspect is identified

Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico has identified the suspect in multiple shootings as 51-year-old Ahmed Aminamin El-Mofty.

Marsico said that “it was no doubt that he was directly targeting police officers.”

Marsico said that he has tied to both the east and west shores and asked that any familiar with him contact 911.

Marisco added that El-Mofty had chased the Pennsylvania state trooper that was shot in the 5th and Market street shooting, and that she is in good condition.

Marsico said that “it was no doubt that he was directly targeting police officers.”

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LIVE: Authorities give an update on the investigation on shootings Friday in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Posted by PennLive.com on Friday, December 22, 2017

10:58 p.m.: Police update media on shooting spree, release suspect's name

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10:56 p.m.: Harrisburgers return to holiday revelry just hours after shots ring out.

To say it was unsettling, as midstaters converged on downtown Harrisburg for Christmas parties, live band throwdowns, or just to walk the dog, was the understatement of the year.

"The intersection... was just flooded with cops," said Katie Pates, an employee at Little Amps at the corner of Second and State, right between the first two shooting scenes.

"It was just shocking, seeing all the rifles being pulled out, and no idea what's going on. You just want to know."

Down the street and around the corner, kind of backing up on the mayhem, at Der Harrisburg Maennerchor social club, some patrons reported being told to get off the streets and shelter inside by responding police.

"People started coming in, and they were like: 'Oh my God. What's going on in the street?'" said club member Erik Veronikis, a former PennLive reporter. "It just seemed like people were on edge not knowing what was going on, and they weren't getting ready to leave anytime soon."

— Charles Thompson

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Authorities will provide an update on the Harrisburg shootings at 1040 in the parking lot of the Dollar General Store at 18th and Derry Streets. — ed marsico (@edmarsico) December 23, 2017

10:15 p.m.: Dauphin County DA announces new update

Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico announced that another update on the shootings is coming at 10:40 p.m.

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MAYOR PAPENFUSE COMMENDS HARRISBURG POLICE FOR EXCEPTIONAL BRAVERY IN FRIDAY’S ATTACK AT STATE CAPITOL https://t.co/wMD6tFpbvC via @Nextdoor — City of Harrisburg (@thecityofhbg) December 23, 2017

9:45 p.m. City of Harrisburg releases full statement from Mayor Eric Papenfuse

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UPDATE: A trooper was also shot at during the shooting spree but thankfully not hit. The local DA has stated that the... Posted by Frank Farry on Friday, December 22, 2017

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9:14 p.m.: Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse issues statement on shooting

At 9 p.m., Joyce Davis, a spokeswoman for the City of Harrisburg, released the following statement on behalf of Mayor Eric Papenfuse regarding Friday night’s shooting in Harrisburg:

“He absolutely commends the men and women of the Harrisburg police force for their exceptional bravery in responding to tonight’s attack in Harrisburg,” she said. “This situation could have been far more serious and could have involved far more injury and loss of life had it not been for their very capable response to the situation. They worked collaboratively with the Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies and they clearly demonstrated exceptional courage and capability. Not only are the police officers to be commended but also the senior leadership, including Chief Thomas Carter.”

— Daniel Simmons-Ritchie

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Grateful for the swift reaction to this incident by Capitol Police, @PAStatePolice and City of Harrisburg Police. Our officers were directly in harm's way but they did not hesitate and protected others from harm. https://t.co/s6E4ZQGvTX — Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) December 23, 2017

8:35 p.m.: Gov. Tom Wolf comments on Harrisburg shootings on Twitter

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A State Trooper runs from the scene Harrisburg Police have blocked off at 17th and Mulberry St. in the Allison Hill neighborhood after an apparent shootout Friday evening, Dec. 22, 2017. (Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com)

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8:14 p.m.: Gov. Tom Wolf issues statement on shootings

Gov. Tom Wolf has issued the following statement about Friday's shootings in Harrisburg:

"I am grateful for the swift reaction to this incident by Capitol Police, Pennsylvania State Police and City of Harrisburg Police. Our officers were directly in harm's way but they did not hesitate and protected others from harm. This is another reminder of the sacrifice made everyday by law enforcement across Pennsylvania, especially for those of us who spend time in our State Capitol. On behalf of all Pennsylvanians, Frances and I thank the fine men and women of these departments."

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7:50 p.m.: Man killed by police after shooting near Pa. Capitol continues across city

Police are still on the scene where a suspect was killed by police after a series of shootings in downtown Harrisburg on Friday.

No bystanders or others have been reported injured, Dauphin County District Attorney Edward Marsico said. Marsico added that law enforcement believes the suspect was acting alone.

Police killed the suspect after the 17th and Mulberry shooting, when the bomb squad was called in to detonate a device found on the suspect.

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Heading back to the station and saw the magnitude of this large scale investigation. Harrisburg Police being assisted by Capitol Police, Steelton, Susquehanna Twp departments. All roads near Capitol complex shutdown. 2nd St is open. @CBS21NEWS — Sara Small FOX17 (@SaraSmallTV) December 22, 2017

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7:18 p.m.: This is a map of the shooting locations in Harrisburg on Friday afternoon.

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Police patrol S. 17th Street in Harrisburg near the site of a third shooting in a series of related shootings on Dec. 22, 2017. Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com

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7:10 p.m.: Three shootings in downtown Harrisburg connected

Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico said that three shootings in the city were connected. The suspect in these shootings is dead.

The shootings were at 3rd and State streets, 5th and Market streets, and 17th and Mulberry streets. The suspect has not been identified at this time. Police are still working to render a device attached to the dead suspect inert.

One Harrisburg police officer was slightly injured in the incidents.

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LIVE: Authorities give update on shooting incident at 17th and Mulberry streets in Harrisburg, Pa.. Posted by PennLive.com on Friday, December 22, 2017

7:00 p.m.: Harrisburg police give update on shooting incident at 17th and Mulberry streets.

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Police gather near the site of a third in a series of related shootings in downtown Harrisburg, Dec. 22, 2017. Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com

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6:55 p.m.: Officials say that the Capitol Police officer who was shot at is safe

"Our officer is OK; he wasn't injured. He's in good shape," said Troy Thompson, a spokesman for the state Department of General Services, which manages the Capitol Police force.

According to a witness at the scene, Dan Myers, the was a series of gunshots around 4 p.m. He then saw a car occupied by at least two individuals backing out of a parking spot on State Street. The car proceeded to speed up State to Third Street where it turned right and headed southbound. While the vehicle was speeding down Third Street the second round of shooting commenced.

— Nick Malawskey

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LIVE: Police respond to shots fired at 17th and Mulberry streets in Harrisburg. Posted by PennLive.com on Friday, December 22, 2017

6 p.m.: Facebook Live from the scene of the third shooting at 17th and Mulberry streets in Harrisburg

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Live from shooting outside State Capitol Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posted by PennLive.com on Friday, December 22, 2017

5 p.m.: Facebook Live from Capitol

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4:10 p.m.: How it started

Around 4 p.m., a series of shots was fired at a Capitol Police car at Third and State streets in Harrisburg. That was followed with two other shootings: one at Fifth and Market streets and the other at 17th and Mulberry streets.

Police shot and killed 51-year-old Ahmed Aminamin El-Mofty, identifying him as the man behind all three shootings. Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico said that police were targeted by El-Mofty.