Teen shot on Uniontown street
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg on Murray Avenue in Uniontown Tuesday night, city police said.
The teen and other witnesses could not identify the shooter, according to Uniontown City Police. He was taken to Uniontown Hospital and flown to an area hospital for further treatment.
Police asked his name be withheld because he is a minor.
He told police he and three others were standing outside 48 Murray Ave. at about 8:30 p.m. when he heard two or three gunshots. One of them hit him in the left, inner thigh and lodged in his leg, according to police.
His friend drove him to the hospital. The teen said no cars were in the area, adding someone must have run from behind the house. Other witnesses confirmed hearing gunshots, and also reported no cars were on the street.
Police said a bullet hole was in the front porch of 48 Murray Ave. and fresh foot prints were in the nearby alley.
Anyone with information is asked to call Uniontown City Police at (724) 430-2929 or Fayette County Crime Stoppers at (724) 320-2042.