A Harrisburg man, Robert Macklin Jr., has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly hitting a person with his vehicle. The incident occurred on Saturday (August 2) near South 13th Street and Evergreen in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. According to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police, the altercation began with a verbal argument before Macklin, 39, intentionally struck the victim with his car. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
Macklin was arrested on Monday (August 4) and faces charges of aggravated assault and simple assault. The police encourage anyone with additional information to contact them at 717-558-6900 or submit tips online.
The case is likely to proceed through the legal system as Macklin faces these serious charges. The community remains attentive to the developments in this case, as it underscores the dangers of escalating conflicts.