Mother Offers Reward In Monessen Shooting

MONESSEN, Pa. — A Monessen mother is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest after her 16-year-old son was shot in the head in broad daylight a month ago. She is also sharing newly obtained doorbell audio she hopes will prompt someone to come forward. Janae Michaux said her family is frustrated that there has not been an arrest and fearful because her son is still being threatened online. “It’s upsetting that nothing has been done, and this young man is taunting my family through social media,” Michaux said. Police said the shooting happened in the late afternoon on Nov. 11 on Rostraver Street in Monessen. Doorbell camera video captured the sound of 10 shots before a suspect ran from the scene. The teen was flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital and underwent surgery. His mother said he survived and has made a miraculous recovery. Michaux said her son was on his way to visit friends and a newborn baby when he was shot. She said she believes the shooting may be gang-related, but said her son was not involved in a gang. Police have not publicly identified a suspect or announced an arrest.