A street dispute on Titus Place in Uniontown turned violent Monday when a man was shot in the arm, briefly turning the block near the magistrate’s office into a crime scene. Police detained a suspect at the scene, and state troopers were called in to help with the investigation after someone ran into the nearby magistrate’s office on North Gallatin Avenue to dial 911.
According to WPXI, Uniontown police told Channel 11 that the victim was shot in the arm during a dispute on Titus Place and that a person involved ran into Magistrate Jason Cox’s North Gallatin Avenue office to call for help. WPXI reports the victim was not cooperating with officers, while a suspect was taken into custody. The Uniontown Police Department is handling the case with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police.
City Has Seen Other Shootings This Year
Uniontown has already grappled with deadly gun violence this year, including a fatal February shooting that triggered a statewide manhunt and a reward for tips. That case also brought in Pennsylvania State Police and county prosecutors, underscoring how quickly troopers can be pulled into local investigations in Fayette County.
Police Response and Investigation
Uniontown police say the investigation into Monday’s shooting remains underway as officers work to determine what led up to the dispute, according to WPXI. Investigators from the Uniontown Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police responded to the scene, but officials have not yet released information on any charges.
Authorities have also not provided additional identifying details about either the victim or the suspect. The investigation remains active, and this story will be updated as officials release further information.
