STOWE TWP, PA — The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit was called to the 300 block of Singer Avenue after reports of a shooting were received at 9:01 AM today. Upon arrival, first responders located an adult male with a grazing gunshot wound to the face.
The victim was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, treated for his injuries, and subsequently released. The Homicide Unit has commenced an investigation into the incident. The public is urged to provide any relevant information by contacting the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous.
This is what else is going on in Pennsylvania today:
- Delco woman facing charges for defecating on car during road rage‘Delco Pooper’ arrested after viral road rage defecation incident in Prospect Park A woman identified as Christina Marie Solometo, 44, of Ridley Park, has been arrested and charged in connection with a bizarre and widely circulated road rage incident in Delaware County that ended with her defecating on another driver’s car. The incident took place
- Philly player pockets $798K in instant lottery winPHILADELPHIA, PA — A single Fast Play ticket purchased at a neighborhood grocery store has delivered a massive $798,244 payday to one lucky player in Philadelphia. The winning Deep Pockets ticket was sold at Mason Grocery, located at 353 Lyceum Avenue, on Thursday, May 1. The store will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the
- NY man sentenced to 40 years for deadly beatingHARRISBURG, PA — A New York man was sentenced Thursday to 20 to 40 years in state prison for the 2021 killing of 41-year-old Helena Johnson, who was found dead in a Hazle Township motel room, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. Joseph Sarmiento, 40, was convicted in February of third-degree murder after a
- Chester County Justice Center Shutters Due to OutageChester County Justice Center Shutters Due to Outage WEST CHESTER, PA – The Chester County Justice Center is experiencing a temporary closure as a result of an internet and power outage. Officials have confirmed that, despite the closure, the building remains secure and safe. The center’s closure has been enforced until further notice. Access inside the building is limited, and additional security measures are being implemented for any employees who need to enter or re-enter the location. In light of current conditions, employees are advised to refrain from re-entering the building unless it is necessary. “Employees are asked to avoid re-entry unless necessary,” officials stated. Visitors to the Justice Center are also impacted by the closure, but the timeline for the restoration of services has not been confirmed. Court schedules and other official tasks managed by the Justice Center are likely affected. The exact cause of the outage has not been disclosed, but efforts are underway to restore services as promptly as possible. In the meantime, updates will be provided to both employees and the public as progress is made. In a county known for its efficiency, this unexpected outage highlights the importance of ensuring robust backup systems are in place to manage such events in the future.
- Wilkes-Barre man arrested for indecent exposure in restaurantWilkes-Barre man arrested for indecent exposure in restaurant WILKES-BARRE, PA — Police responded to a report of a naked man inside a restroom at 150 East Northampton Street on April 30th at approximately 7:07 PM. Officers discovered John Evans, 77, in the restaurant lobby without pants, visible to patrons and staff. Evans allegedly requested pants from employees before officers were dispatched. By the time of police arrival, he had exited the restroom and relocated to the lobby. Law enforcement promptly took Evans into custody. He was subsequently transported to City Headquarters for processing and arraignment. The incident was documented under the IRC number 250090540, with charges filed for indecent exposure and open lewdness. The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department handled the incident swiftly, ensuring a prompt response to the situation. Evans’s arrest sent shockwaves through the community as patrons witnessed the unorthodox scene unfold.