Woman shot in Unity Township; suspect surrenders to state police after standoff
Pennsylvania State Police say a Latrobe man is now in custody, facing charges after allegedly shooting his mother at their residence in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
David Andrew Rebar, Jr., 59, surrendered to troopers and was taken into custody without incident after state police and the Unity Township Bureau of Fire responded to what state police described as a "barricade situation" in the 5200 block of Center Drive just before 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Members of Troop A responded to the scene after it was reported via 911 that an 80-year-old woman from Latrobe had arrived at a neighbor's home with a "significant gunshot wound" to her arm, state police said via a news release.
The woman allegedly sustained the injury from her son, Rebar, inside their shared home a short distance away on Center Drive, state police said.
Responding troopers met the victim and ensured her transport to an area hospital and established a perimeter.
Troopers also heard several gunshots from within the residence, and the Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team was activated, the news release added.
Residents in the area were advised to stay inside their homes, and nearby roads were shut down while the incident unfolded.
After several hours, Rebar exited the residence and surrendered peacefully. He was taken into custody by SERT members without incident.
Upon being taken into custody, Rebar was found to have a pistol on his person, state police said.
The injured victim continues to receive treatment at the hospital and is expected to survive.
Rebar was charged with a felony count of aggravated assault and misdemeanor counts of simple assault and recklessly endangering another person, and an arrest warrant was issued. He is lodged in the Westmoreland County Prison to await his preliminary arraignment.
