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Monday, January 24, 2000     Page: 2A

SCRANTON – A West Hazleton woman shot in the stomach by a friend Saturday
morning remains in critical condition in Community Medical Center’s intensive
care unit, a hospital spokeswoman said.
   
Joanne Flannagan, 25, was shot in the abdomen at a West Berner Avenue home
by Anthony DeFuso, 22, who lives in the home, police said.
    Hazleton police are calling the 3 a.m. shooting an accident but continue to
investigate.
   
Police said that a .45-caliber semiautomatic pistol was used in the
shooting. The gun is registered to DeFuso, police said.