Two in custody following shooting in California
Two suspects are in police custody following a shooting Wednesday night in California.
Borough police Chief Rick Encapera said the incident occurred at 9:30 p.m. when police were summoned to a residence at 415 Second St. for a report of a shooting.
According to Encapera, officers found a man in his early 20s suffering a gunshot wound to one of his legs.
Encapera said that police and emergency personnel determined that the gunshot wound was very close to the man’s femoral artery and he was subsequently flown by medical helicopter to Allegheny General Hospital for treatment. His identity and condition were not available Thursday.
Encapera said that the victim was able to tell police that he heard a knock on the door of the residence and when he opened it, he saw an unidentified black man dressed in dark clothing pointing a revolver at him.
Encapera said the victim immediately grabbed for the gun and a struggle ensued during which the weapon was fired, striking the victim in the leg.
Witnesses told police that the suspect fled the area in a purple Audi with two other men, Encapera said.
Police broadcast a description of the vehicle through Washington County 911, and the vehicle was spotted by Brownsville police in Brownsville.
Encapera said officers from California, California University, West Brownsville, Brownsville and Redstone Township stopped the vehicle and took two people into custody.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident and charges are pending.