One Person Shot In City Of Washington

April 27, 2025 12:30 pm

Washington County 911 has confirmed to WJPA News that one man was shot around noon Monday, in the 100 block of West Walnut Street in Washington. The shooting occurred near JFK Catholic Elementary School and the facility was put on lock-down till further notice. We also spoke with official at Washington High School who tell us they were not ordered to lock-down, but, Superintendent George Lammay says they are not letting anyone in or out of the building till further notice. Dispatchers say police were called after five or six shots were heard. They found one man down and he is currently being airlifted to a Pittsburgh hospital. Police are searching for the shooter.  (Photo:  WPXI)