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Huntingdon Man Faces Attempted Homicide Charges

Police say a Huntingdon man is facing attempted homicide and arson charges after trying to shoot a woman and burn down a house with her inside.

State police say the incident happened in Union Township.

Troopers tell us Gary Harbst rode his UTV to a home on Foster Road.

Troopers say the woman there reported that Harbst set her car on fire before setting her house on fire.

They say Harbst then began firing a gun at the woman.

Investigators say the woman was able to escape out a side door and call 911.

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