JAMESTOWN – One man is in the hospital and a suspect is still at large following a shooting that took place in Jamestown early Tuesday night on East Second St.
According to Jamestown city police, the incident took place just before 7:30 p.m. at the Appleyard Terrace housing complex on East Second St. when an unknown black male fired multiple shots from a handgun at another unidentified man. The incident took place as the victim walked in an open area behind the housing complex. The victim was struck twice and sent to WCA hospital and later transported to UPMC Hamot in Erie to undergo surgery. His condition is not know at this time.
Following an investigation police did find a pistol near in the backyard of an apartment at 564 E. Second St. – less than 100 yards from the scene of the shooting.
Police have not released details or possible description of the shooting suspect. Anyone with information into the incident is asked to contact the JPD at 483-7537 or the anonymous tip line at 483-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
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