WASHINGTON, PA — Police are investigating three separate incidents that occurred on the morning of Feb. 7.
At approximately 6:11 a.m., patrol units were dispatched to the 600 block of Allison Avenue for a report of shots fired.
Officers located multiple shell casings upon arrival.
No injuries were reported, but a vehicle belonging to the reporting party was struck by gunfire.
At approximately 6:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Hayes Avenue for a report of an armed robbery.
The victim met with officers at an alternate location to provide a statement.
The victim reported being approached by several younger African American males wearing masks and armed with firearms.
The suspects allegedly forced the victim into their vehicle and drove him to a local bank, where he was compelled to withdraw funds.
The suspects and victim then traveled to another location, where the suspects demanded additional funds through an application-based money transfer.
At approximately 9:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North Franklin Street for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in a resident’s driveway.
The caller reported the vehicle did not belong to him and observed damage to the steering column.
The caller also reported observing three juveniles in the area—two in a separate vehicle and one on foot wearing a ski mask.
The juvenile on foot repeatedly apologized for the vehicle being parked in the driveway before entering a vehicle and fleeing the area.
The vehicle was later confirmed to be reported stolen from Canonsburg Police Department.
A be-on-the-lookout was issued for a white Kia Sportage bearing Pennsylvania registration JXR-1000.
Police believe the armed robbery and stolen vehicle investigation may be connected.
Investigators do not believe the shots fired incident is connected to the other incidents.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the City of Washington Police Department at [email protected] or 724-223-4108.
