Pittsburgh-area man accused of shooting friend over money arrested
UPDATE: Joseph Luman was apprehended on Feb. 6.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is on the run after allegedly shooting his friend over money.
Police are looking for 45-year-old Joseph Luman. Officers said he took off before they got to the scene in Brentwood on Wednesday. He is considered "armed and dangerous," police said.
Investigators said the shooting happened just after 9 a.m. on Hillson Avenue in Brentwood. Several departments responded to the call, including Allegheny County police, Brentwood police and Baldwin police.
"There was an argument over money," Allegheny County Police Lt. Venerando Costa said.
Ray Nowicki said his wife didn't know what was going on but saw several officers outside their door.
"I'm at the doctor's and she called me and she says there's all kind of police here with weapons drawn and all kinds of stuff," he said.
Luman allegedly shot his friend, who was living in the same house. The victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
Neighbors say they are not surprised, as officers have been to the house before. Neighbor said the house has been a nuisance and even threatening to others, including Nowicki's other neighbors.
"He was over there one day and someone pulled a gun on him and told him to get off the premises," Nowicki said.
When he took off from the scene, officers began looking for the wanted man. Luman's car was spotted down the street and a chase followed. Investigators got the driver to stop at the intersection of routes 51 and 88.
"It was a female driver. She was identified as a witness to the shooting as well," Costa said.
Police are not sure if Luman drove away or ran off. They did not give any possible place where he could be.
"We don't have a firearm on scene, so he should be considered armed," Costa said.
For neighbors like Nowicki, they want Luman found so it can hopefully bring an end to the issues they have been dealing with.
"Could see people in and out of there all the time. I don't know what's going on. A lot of the neighbors are not happy with the situation," Nowicki said.
The Brentwood School District went into a modified lockdown as a precaution. County police said if you see Luman, call 911 and do not approach him.
