Springettsbury Township, York County, Pa., September 21, 2025
News Summary
Jaylin Ingram, a 16-year-old resident of Springettsbury Township, has been sentenced to 5 to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault. The incident occurred during a shooting at his home following a dispute involving another teen. Ingram was charged as an adult and accepted a plea deal that reduced his charges. He expressed his motivation for the shooting was anger stemming from the earlier fight. The victim required surgery after being shot in the torso.
Springettsbury Township, York County, Pa., will see a 16-year-old, Jaylin Ingram, serve 5 to 10 years in state prison following his guilty plea for aggravated assault stemming from a shooting incident. The shooting took place at Ingram’s residence on October 17, 2024, after he allegedly became upset over a fight involving another teen.
Ingram was charged as an adult amid ongoing investigations by the Springettsbury Township police. The aggravated assault charge he accepted was part of a negotiated plea, which resulted in the dismissal of additional charges, including attempted first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a minor. York County Court of Common Pleas Judge Amber Kraft granted credited time for 323 days already served since his arrest.
The events leading up to the shooting began when a fight occurred in a backyard involving another teenager. Police reported that after the altercation, Ingram and the injured youth were seen interacting on the front porch while Ingram was armed with a handgun. Doorbell camera footage from the home showed him pacing with the gun, appearing visibly agitated prior to the shooting.
During the incident, Ingram allegedly opened the door and fired into the home, striking another person in the torso. The victim was immediately taken to WellSpan York Hospital for surgery and treatment. After the shooting, both Ingram and the injured teen fled the scene but were located a few blocks away. The firearm used in the incident was subsequently recovered from a neighboring yard.
At the time of the incident, there were at least two other individuals and two juveniles present in the house. Ingram admitted to investigators that his anger over the fight motivated him to pull the trigger. Following the incident, he has been in custody and denied bail since the day after the event.
An ongoing investigation into the shooting incident has not confirmed whether the coroner was called to the scene during the police and EMS response on that Saturday afternoon. However, emergency dispatchers had confirmed first responders were called around 4 p.m. to the 3400 block of East Market Street, where the shooting occurred.
Ingram’s attorney has not responded to requests for comment on the case. The community continues to respond as more information about the incident unfolds.
FAQs
- What is the sentence imposed on Jaylin Ingram?
- Jaylin Ingram, 16, has been sentenced to 5 to 10 years in state prison for aggravated assault related to a shooting incident.
- What charges were brought against Jaylin Ingram?
- Ingram was charged with aggravated assault, attempted first-degree murder, and possession of a firearm by a minor. However, the latter two charges were dismissed as part of a negotiated plea.
- What led to the shooting incident?
- The incident was allegedly sparked by Ingram being upset over another teen being beaten in a backyard fight at his residence.
- What time did the shooting occur?
- The shooting occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on October 17, 2024.
- Where did the shooting take place?
- The shooting took place in the 3400 block of East Market Street in Springettsbury Township, York County, Pa.
- What happened to the victim of the shooting?
- The victim was struck once in the torso and required surgery at WellSpan York Hospital for treatment.
- Was anyone else present during the incident?
- Yes, at least two other people and two juveniles were present in the house during the shooting incident.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Teenager Involved | Jaylin Ingram, 16 years old. |
| Sentence | 5 to 10 years in state prison for aggravated assault. |
| Incident Date | October 17, 2024. |
| Charges Filed | Aggravated assault; attempted first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a minor were dismissed. |
| Location | 3400 block of East Market Street, Springettsbury Township. |
| Victim Status | Victim shot in the torso, required surgery. |
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