Credit: Falls Township police
A man was being sought as of Wednesday by Falls Township police following an alleged shooting that occurred in the fall.
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An arrest warrant was filed by Falls Township police last week for Leon M. Corbin, 47, of Ewing, New Jersey, on charges of possession of a firearm while prohibited, firearms not to be carried without a license, terroristic threats with intent to terrorize, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person.
According to the arrest warrant, Corbin allegedly fired several shots outside The Raven Pub on Lincoln Highway on early morning hours of October 13.
No injuries were reported, and the building did not appear to be struck, police said.
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According to accounts provided to investigators, Corbin got in an argument with the manager after the 47-year-old and his three friends were spotted smoking inside, which is not allowed in the gentleman’s club.
Corbin became upset after the manager stated there was no smoking in both English and Spanish, police said.
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The manager escorted Corbin outside of the bar and Corbin made threats to shoot the manager while reaching toward his waistband, police said.
The manager went back inside The Raven Pub and heard multiple gunshots outside the business, police said.
Security camera footage showed the incident and Corbin fired six shots into the air, police said.
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Six bullet casings were recovered from the scene, police said.
The security camera video showed what is believed to be Corbin return to the bar and pick up his friends shortly after the shooting, according to authorities.
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When officers arrived, Corbin was already gone from the scene.
According to court records, Corbin has been arrested nine times in New Jersey over the years, with the most recent in 2017.
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In 1996, Corbin was arrested by Lawrence Township, New Jersey, authorities and convicted for a felony drug-related charge. He was arrested by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office in 1998 for having drugs on a school property.
Anyone with information on Corbin’s whereabouts has been asked to contact Detective David Gold at d.gold@fallstwppd.com. If appropriate, callers can dial 9-1-1 or the non-emergency number at 215-328-8501. Tips can be submitted anonymously to tiplines@fallstwppd.com.
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Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
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