James William Armstrong charged with criminal attempt homicide in Harrisburg stabbing
Harrisburg police say a 51-year-old man was charged after a Nov. 1 stabbing on the 2000 block of N. 6th St.; he is not in custody.
On Nov. 1, 2026 at about 4:50 p.m., Harrisburg City Police responded to a reported stabbing on the 2000 block of N. 6th St. After interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence, investigators charged 51-year-old James William Armstrong of Harrisburg with Criminal Attempt Homicide, Aggravated Assault and Possession of an Instrument of a Crime (case HC-26-062284). Armstrong, described as a 6'4", 250 lb male, is not in custody; anyone with information is asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 717-558-6900 or submit a tip through Crime Watch.