Uniontown homicide victim identified, person of interest released pending investigation
Ed Riedmann
Uniontown and state police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 9 p.m. Tuesday near the Sunoco on Connellsville Street in Uniontown.
Ed Riedmann
Uniontown and state police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 9 p.m. Tuesday on Connellsville Street in Uniontown.
Ed Riedmann
Uniontown and state police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 9 p.m. Tuesday on Connellsville Street in Uniontown.
A 27-year-old woman was shot once in the chest and died following an altercation at Sunoco on Connellsville Street in Uniontown Tuesday night.
Uniontown City Police identified her as Briawna Long of Uniontown. A person of interest was taken into custody, but released pending further investigation into forensic and electronic evidence, which will determine whether charges will be filed in the case.
The shooting and preceeding fight was caught on surveillance footage, and witnesses have cooperated with police, said Uniotown City Police Lt. Tom Kolencik.
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He said there is no threat to the public.
Kolencik said he has been pleased with the way the community has banded together in recent weeks, and wants that progress to continue.
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