Burton Neighborhood News

 Marvintown Neighborhood Experiences Uptick in Crime Article Written: February 21, 2021 at 5:19 PM The Marvintown neighborhood in East Erie has been experiencing an uptick in criminal activity especially in shootings in the area of East 28th Street. Earlier this month on February 8th, A 13 year old was shot in the face in a vehicle driving in the 2800 block of German Street near East 28th Street in Marvintown. Then on February 11th, Erie Police arrested a juvenile after a shots fired call in the 300 block of East 28th Street near German Street in Marvintown. Then another shooting yesterday occurred in the 400 block of East 28th Street in Marvintown where a male was shot in the leg while trying to fight off someone who was forcing their way into their residence. Erie Police are continuing to investigate these shooting incidents to see if the shootings are connected or possibly being gang related.

 Man Shot in Leg in East Erie Article Written: February 21, 2022 at 12:24 PM. Erie Police Respond to Shooting at 432 East 28th Street Marvintown, Erie, Pennsylvania City of Erie Police are investigating a shooting after reports of a man getting shot in the leg on Sunday afternoon. This happened at around 4:30 pm on February 20th in the 400 block of East 28th Street near Florida Avenue in the Marvintown neighborhood of East Erie. The victim that was shot was taken to a local hospital and as of right now, we are unclear on how serious the victim’s injury is. Erie Police are still continuing to investigate.