1 dead, 8 injured in Pennsylvania community center shooting.
OAN’s James Meyers
8:38 AM – Monday, October 9, 2023
Tragedy Strikes: One Dead and Eight Injured in Pennsylvania Shooting
State police in Indiana County responded to a call at 12:35 a.m. Sunday to a shooting at the Chevy Chase Community Center in White Township.
According to police, nine people between the ages of 18 and 23 were shot, including a 22-year old Pittsburgh man who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The wounded victims were taken to three separate hospitals in the area. Some of the victims were treated for their wounds and released, according to police.
Additionally, authorities have not stated what led to the shooting or who was behind the shooting, or if there were multiple shooters.
The shooting took place a couple miles away from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which was hosting its homecoming weekend.
Campus activities were going on as scheduled “with enhanced police presence,” the university told staff in an email, the Tribune-Review reported.
Neighbor Robert Miller claimed he and his wife heard loud music coming from the community center area as they were about to go to sleep.
“Then all of a sudden, I heard about 20 gunshots,” Miller told the Tribune-Review. “There was people lying on the edge of the sidewalk out there. It’s terrifying.”
His wife, Ellen Ober, said, “There were people everywhere crying and screaming.”
The Chevy Chase Community Center executive director Brandi Ports said on their Facebook page that officials are “praying for everyone involved” and that the center would be closed indefinitely.
“Please be in prayer for those involved, for our community, and for our staff and volunteers,” she said.
The reward for information leading to arrests and prosecutions in the case is up to $15,000.
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Tragedy Strikes: One Dead and Eight Injured in Pennsylvania Shooting
In a devastating incident, one person has lost their life and eight others have been injured in a shooting at the Chevy Chase Community Center in White Township, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on Sunday, at around 12:35 a.m., when state police in Indiana County responded to a distress call. The victims, aged between 18 and 23, were shot, with a 22-year-old man from Pittsburgh being pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the shooting, the wounded victims were rushed to three different hospitals in the area. Several victims have been treated for their injuries and subsequently released, according to the police. However, the authorities have not provided any information regarding the motive behind the shooting, the identity of the perpetrator(s), or whether there were multiple shooters involved.
To add to the gravity of the situation, the incident unfolded just a few miles away from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which was in the midst of hosting its homecoming weekend. Despite the tragic event, campus activities were allowed to continue, albeit with an intensified police presence, as confirmed by the university via an email sent to staff members, as reported by the Tribune-Review.
Eyewitnesses to the shooting shared their harrowing experiences. Robert Miller, a neighbor, recounted how he and his wife were about to retire for the night when they heard loud music emanating from the community center. Suddenly, a series of about 20 gunshots rang out, leaving people lying injured on the sidewalk. Miller described the scene as truly terrifying, while his wife, Ellen Ober, mentioned the distraught cries and screams of those present.
Expressing their condolences and solidarity, the executive director of the Chevy Chase Community Center, Brandi Ports, shared a heartfelt message on their official Facebook page. Ports stated that their thoughts and prayers were with all those affected by the tragedy and added that the center would remain closed indefinitely.
Law enforcement agencies are actively seeking information that could assist in apprehending and prosecuting those responsible for this heinous act. A reward of up to $15,000 has been offered for any leads that could lead to arrests.
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This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for authorities and citizens to come together to prevent such senseless acts of violence. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time, and we hope that justice will be served swiftly.
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