Teen turns himself in to Uniontown police on homicide charges
The homeless teenager charged with the shooting death of a 16-year-old Uniontown boy turned himself in Friday night, according to Uniontown Police.
Jaden Christopher Shaw, 17, is being held without bail in the Fayette County Prison.
Shaw allegedly shot Gary Wayne Jordan III in the face and arm on Lenox Street Wednesday night. Jordan died at the hospital soon after the shooting, according to Fayette County Coroner Dr. Phillip Reilly.
Police said two witnesses saw the shooting. Shaw allegedly wanted to fight Johnson, and brought a handgun with an extended, clear magazine to the scene, a boy who accompanied Shaw told police.
Shaw is homeless, but has several previous Uniontown addresses.
He is charged with criminal homicide, recklessly endangering another person and firearms violations.
A preliminary hearing before District Judge Michael M. Metros is scheduled for Aug. 11.
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