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<p>HAZLETON &#8212; Two men who brandished handguns after a bar fight and later chased down and shot at their victims were arrested late Friday night, according to police.</p><p>Francis Vasquez Familia, 27, Hazleton, and Christopher DeJesus, 21, of Wood Haven, New York, were charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, receiving stolen property, making terroristic threats and reckless endangerment after Hazleton police say they were involved in a fight at Station 33 bar on 31 E. Diamond Ave.</p><p>After being throw out of the bar, the two males confronted the victims in the fight and brandished handguns, according to police. The victims fled in their vehicle after the two males threatened to kill them, police said. The victims were then followed to Church and 13th streets where they were surrounded, police said.</p><p>Police said Familia and DeJesus began shooting at the victims, who remained unidentified Saturday. Despite facing the gunfire, the victims were uninjured, police confirmed Saturday afternoon.</p><p>Police responded to the scene and took Familia and DeJesus into custody. Spent shell casings were found in their vehicle and a handgun was recovered after it was thrown from the vehicle, police said. The handgun was found to be stolen.</p><p>DeJesus was found to be in possession of 21 bags of cocaine and was charged with intent to deliver a controlled substance.</p><p>Responding officers were able to put the pieces together quickly to make an arrest, Hazleton Police Chief Jerry Speziale said in a statement.</p><p>&#8220;The men and women of Hazleton&#8217;s finest are an extraordinary group of talented individuals and will not tolerate deviant behavior in our city. This type of behavior should send a message that you will face swift and decisive justice,&#8221; Speziale said.</p><style>
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Police: Hazleton bar fight leads to gunfire, charges filed