Washington Man Charged In City Shooting

May 15, 2024 4:59 am

 A Washington man is facing charges that include attempted homicide, aggravated assault and reckless endangerment after a shooting in the city Tuesday evening.  Washington Police say 29 year old Justice Walden fired five-to-seven shots from a handgun at an elevated position at a home along Burton Avenue around 6:30 p.m.  A 42 year old man was struck in the abdomen.  Police say a woman and two juveniles were nearby when the shooting occurred but were not injured.  Police were then called to Washington Hospital after the victim showed up at the emergency room.  He was flown to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. There is no word on his condition.  Police apprehended Walden a short time later inside a home along Maple Avenue.  He is last reported in the Washington County Jail.  Police say the investigation continues and additional charges could result.  Meanwhile, City officers were called to a report of shots fired around 8 p.m at a home in the 800-block of Ewing Street.  Police say charges are possible after, what they called “an accidental discharge”.  No other details have been released.