Arrest warrant issued for suspect charged with attempted murder
An arrest warrant has been issued by state police for a Mt. Morris man charged with attempting to kill a business owner during a burglary in 2020.
Gregory M. McClead, 44, is facing one count each of attempted murder of the second degree, aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, harassment, criminal mischief and criminal trespass, and two counts of burglary.
The charges were filed Aug. 30, but as of the Messenger’s press time McClead had not yet been arrested.
According to police, McClead broke into Jordan Auto Parts at 217 Moffit Road in Dunkard Township May 2, 2020. David Jordan, the owner of the business, went to the building to deactivate the alarms after receiving a call from his security company, police said.
Jordan saw suspicious movement and drew his handgun, according to police. There was a struggle between McClead and Jordan. Jordan told police his gun would not go off.
According to police, McClead had Jordan’s back on engine blocks, and attempted to turn the gun on Jordan but was not successful. McClead struck Jordan multiple times before fleeing the building, according to the criminal complaint.
Jordan suffered an orbital bone fracture, a brain bleed and a laceration to the back of his scalp, police said.
Police were able to collect DNA from a fleece mask and an empty soda bottle.
In June, lab results showed the McClead’s DNA matched the DNA on the objects left behind at the scene, court documents state.