Donora man charged in Menallen Township shooting
A Donora man was arrested Monday night following a shooting in Menallen Township.
State police charged Jobe Wright, 30, with felonies of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, prohibited possession of a firearm and aggravated cruelty to animals.
According to the criminal complaint, police were called to the 20 block of East Main Street shortly after 4 p.m. Monday after a 911 caller reported that a neighbor was covered in blood.
Police found Theo Johnson, 37, suffering from a gunshot wound. While he was being prepared to be flown to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, W.Va., he told police three men in dark clothing entered through the rear of his home and immediately began shooting at him.
According to court records, Johnson was shot at least four times. His dog was also shot at least once, and was taken to a veterinarian for treatment.
Security footage from the area showed a red Honda Civic drive past Johnson无毛视频檚 house three times before stopping in an alley behind the home. Police said three men with masks and dark clothing entered Johnson无毛视频檚 home, and then ran back to the vehicle.
A few hours later police located the car at the Rite Aid on Connellsville Street in Uniontown. According to the complaint, his clothing matched the appearance of one of the men seen on the security footage.
State police public information officer Kalee Barnhart said a second suspect is currently in custody on unrelated charges. Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at 724-439-7111.
Wright was arraigned Tuesday morning before District Judge Richard Kasunic, who sent him to the Fayette County jail without bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. May 7.