UNIONTOWN, Pa. – Fayette County officials announced an arrest in connection to a shooting that occurred on June 11 near Varndell Street in Uniontown. Santana Daily Jones has been charged with attempted homicide in the incident, with two other individuals still at large. Vincent Edward Pratt III and another shooter are being sought by authorities and are considered armed and dangerous. Pratt faces a conspiracy charge in relation to the shooting, and members of the public are urged to provide any relevant information to law enforcement.
The tragic events unfolded on a Tuesday afternoon in Uniontown that resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Joshua Stevens, 33, of Uniontown, was shot and killed around 2 p.m. The district attorney revealed that the victim initially attacked the defendant with a knife, leading to the fatal shooting before the perpetrator fled the scene. Law enforcement is currently searching for the shooter involved in this incident.
In a separate shooting later that day at Liberty and Varndell streets, police officers responded swiftly after hearing gunshots. A vehicle riddled with bullet holes arrived near Carlisle Street and Searight Avenue with two male victims inside. Both individuals, in their late teens to early 20s, sustained injuries, one shot in the hip and the other wounded by shrapnel. The victims were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment as authorities took over the investigation.
Neighbors expressed distress at the violence that unfolded, emphasizing the toll it takes on the community. State police have taken charge of the second investigation while Uniontown police continue to work on the first. Investigators are working diligently to determine if there is any connection between the two shootings to bring justice to the victims and their families.
The incidents have left the residents of Uniontown shaken, with concerns about the safety and well-being of the community. Despite efforts to address the escalating violence, more action is needed to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future. The impact of these events underscores the importance of community support and cooperation in ensuring the peace and security of the neighborhood.