Allegheny County Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the April 13 shooting in Stowe Township that wounded a 15-year-old boy.
Lamont Charles Thomas of McKees Rocks is charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and possession of a firearm by a minor.
The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m. in the area of Ninth Street and Gordon Alley. Police said the shooting victim survived a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
Thomas was taken into custody Friday morning at a residence on Marwood Avenue in Stowe. Township officers and a county SWAT team were present as police served a search warrant at the dwelling at the same time.
Police said three handguns, two “bricks” of suspected heroin, 14 grams of crack cocaine and $2,600 in cash were recovered.
According to court documents, Thomas was in the Allegheny County Jail following a Friday afternoon arraignment. District Judge Craig C. Stephens denied bail because the defendant is considered a threat to the victim and the community.
Thomas faces a preliminary hearing May 4 in Pittsburgh Municipal Court.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the county police tip line at 1-833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
