UNIONTOWN, Pa. – An arrest has been made in a shooting incident that occurred near Varndell Street in Uniontown, which left two people hospitalized. The Fayette County District Attorney’s Office announced Santana Daily Jones has been charged with attempted homicide. Meanwhile, two individuals, including Vincent Edward Pratt III, are still being sought in connection to the same shooting and are considered armed and dangerous.
The tragic events unfolded when a man, identified as Joshua Stevens, was shot and killed in the area. The victim allegedly attacked the suspect with a knife before being shot and the suspect fleeing the scene. Uniontown police are actively searching for the shooter and seeking information from the public. Another shooting occurred shortly afterward at Liberty and Varndell Streets, resulting in two males in their late teens to early 20s being wounded and taken to the hospital.
The gravity of the situation was emphasized by one of the neighbors, Vanessa Osler, who expressed concern about the ongoing violence in the community. The swift response of law enforcement at the scene of the second shooting highlights the urgent need for resolution in these cases. State police have taken charge of the investigation into the second shooting while Uniontown police continue to investigate the first incident.
Emotions are running high in Uniontown as families wait for justice to be served and for those responsible for these violent acts to be held accountable. As the investigations unfold, it remains unclear whether the two shootings are connected. Regardless of the motive behind the violence, the impact on the lives of those involved is evident, underscoring the importance of swift and thorough law enforcement action to prevent further harm in the community.