On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to the area of Lafayette Street and Laurel Street for a report of shots fired. Officers did not locate anyone who had been injured. Detectives responded to the scene and immediately began an investigation. Detectives and patrol officers conducted a neighborhood canvas on the night of the incident and continued canvassing efforts the following morning.
As the investigation progressed, investigators reviewed numerous surveillance videos from both private security cameras and the Lancaster Safety Coalition camera network. A timeline of events occurring before and after the shooting was established through the review of this footage and other investigative efforts.
Investigators determined that two groups were actively targeting each other prior to the exchange of gunfire. Detectives reviewed a significant amount of video evidence, conducted follow-ups, and pursued additional investigative leads. These efforts ultimately resulted in the identification of five individuals involved in the incident and led to the filing of multiple criminal charges each against Chance Celotti (15), Jayveon Jordan (16), Moisis Mercado Jr. (17), Olandis Warren (18), and Jasier Wooten (17). Arrest warrants were obtained for all five individuals. Charges were filed by Detective Sergeant Shawn Gunnet.
On the evening of June 2, 2026, Chance Celotti was taken into custody by the Lancaster City Bureau of Police in the 400 block of South Prince Street, Lancaster, City on the outstanding warrant. Celotti was charged with:
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault (F2)
- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault (F2)
- Riot (F3)
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License (F3)
- Persons Not to Possess a Firearm (M1)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Minor (M1)
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
On the evening of June 8, 2026, officers with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police conducted a vehicle stop in the area of South Queen Street and Furnace Street. One of the vehicle’s occupants, Olandis Warren, had an active arrest warrant through the Lancaster City Bureau of Police. Warren was taken into custody without incident and charged with:
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault (F1)
- One count of Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault (F2)
- One count of Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault (F2)
- One count of Riot (F3)
- One count of Carrying a Firearm Without a License (F3)
- One count of Persons Not to Possess a Firearm (M1)
- One count of Corruption of Minors (M1)
- One count of Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
On the morning of June 11, 2026, Jasier Wooten was arrested by the West Hempfield Township Police in the first block of Lincoln West Drive, Mountville. Wooten was charged with:
- Four counts of Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Four counts of Aggravated Assault (F2)
- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault (F2)
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License (F3)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Minor (M1)
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
- Disorderly Conduct – Discharge of a Firearm (City Ordinance)
On the morning of June 17, 2026, Moisis Mercado Jr. was arrested by the Lancaster City Bureau of Police in the 200 block of Conestoga Street, Lancaster City, on the outstanding warrant. Mercado was charged with:
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Two counts of Aggravated Assault (F2)
- Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Assault (F2)
- Riot (F3)
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License (F3)
- Persons Not to Possess a Firearm (M1)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Minor (M1)
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
Based on the circumstances surrounding his arrest, Mercado was additionally charged with:
- Flight to Avoid Apprehension, Trial, or Punishment (F3)
- Evading Arrest or Detention on Foot (M2)
On the afternoon of July 1, 2026, Jayveon Jordan was arrested in Columbia Borough on the outstanding warrant. Jordan was charged with:
- Four counts of Aggravated Assault (F1)
- Four counts of Aggravated Assault (F2)
- One count of Criminal Conspiracy to commit Aggravated Assault (F1)
- One count of Criminal Conspiracy to commit Aggravated Assault (F2)
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License (F3)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Minor (M1)
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
- Disorderly Conduct – Discharge of a Firearm (City Ordinance)
Additionally, Detective Sergeant Gunnet charged Jordan with:
- One count of Aggravated Assault (F1)
- One count of Aggravated Assault (F2)
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License (F3)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Minor (M1)
- Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
- Disorderly Conduct – Discharge of a Firearm (City Ordinance)
The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is committed to holding individuals accountable for gun violence. Resorting to firearms to settle disputes puts lives in danger and will not be tolerated. The Bureau investigates every incident, and utilizes every resource available to identify, arrest, and prosecute offenders.
The Bureau also commends the work of its Criminal Investigative Division, especially Detective Sergeant Shawn Gunnet, for their outstanding investigative work in this case. The Bureau also appreciates the support of its partner agencies, including the Lancaster Safety Coalition, West Hempfield Township Police, and Columbia Borough Police, for their assistance in making these arrests.
This investigation remains active. Anyone with information is encouraged to send the Lancaster City Bureau of Police a tip at https://police.cityoflancasterpa.gov/tip or by calling 717-664-1180. Tips may be submitted anonymously.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
