1 injured in shootout between 3 people in Clairton
CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) — One person was shot in Clairton on Thursday afternoon.
Police responded to Marion Circle at around 4 p.m. after the shots were fired near a crowd. A source told KDKA-TV that it was "an incredible amount of rounds fired." Witnesses said they heard 35 gunshots, and a source told KDKA-TV that at least 50 shell casings were recovered.
One man was shot in the leg. He was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. A dog was shot and killed, police said.
Police said the initial investigation found the injured man and two additional men engaged in a shootout. A source told KDKA-TV that two men who were brothers were ducking behind vehicles and shooting at another man across the street. At least three cars were shot up.
According to court paperwork, police identified 20-year-old Terrell Craig as the man who was shot.
Police say Craig was involved in a fight with the brother of the other two men involved.
Craig is accused of going to their home after the fight and pulling out a gun, which prompted the shootout. Craig is facing aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and firearms charges.
Pamela Lee and her son hit the ground when the shooting started.
"I ran out the door and my son was coming down. And he said, 'Momma, get on the ground,'" Lee said.
"I was scared. I didn't know what to do," she added.
Police are investigating.