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Our Opinion: Wilkes-Barre Walmart shooting offers insight into our well-trained police force

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<p class="p1">PLAINS TWP. &#8212; Scott Sargent, the man accused of opening fire in the Walmart parking lot in Wilkes-Barre Township, was arraigned Tuesday night in the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.</p><p class="p1">He was charged with six counts of criminal attempt to commit homicide of a law enforcement officer, six counts of assault of a law enforcement officer, three counts of aggravated assault, one count of persons not to posses firearms and 10 counts of recklessly endangering another person.</p><p class="p1">No bail was set.</p><p class="p1">Police say they shot Sargent after he opened fire on them in the shopping center&#8217;s parking lot.</p><p class="p1">Luzerne County District Attorney Stefanie Salavantis said more charges may be added.</p><p class="p2">A preliminary hearing is set for Oct. 28, but officials expect it will be continued given Sargent&#8217;s medical condition.</p><p class="p1">Salavantis said once Sargent&#8217;s condition improves he will be transferred to Luzerne County Correction Facility.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Travis Kellar</p><p>tkellar@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div>

Accused shopping center shooter arraigned