Man Charged With Attempted Homicide In Fayette County

March 7, 2023 4:07 am

FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. — (WPXI) – A man is facing attempted homicide charges after an incident in Fayette County in January. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were called to the 500 block of Braddock Road in Henry Clay Township on Jan. 29 at 12:54 a.m. for reports of a domestic disturbance. Troopers interviewed the victims and learned that John Prinkey, 43, engaged in a physical altercation with a family member. Following the altercation, police said Prinkey indicated he was going to recover a gun and kill everyone in the home. Police said two of the victims attempted to flee the residence when Prinkey grabbed a shotgun and fired multiple rounds towards them. Troopers were able to take Prinkey into custody without issue. He is facing multiple charges including attempted homicide, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment and aggravated assault. Prinkey is being held in Fayette County prison and was denied bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 20.