Shooting in McKees Rocks leads to police chase that ends in Robinson Township
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two men are accused of leading police on a vehicle chase after a shooting in McKees Rocks on Thursday. In an update released on Friday afternoon, charges were filed in this incident.
According to Allegheny County police, 28-year-old Steven Bryant Jr., the driver, and 32-year-old Gaj Walker, the passenger, are both facing charges of aggravated assault. Bryant Jr. is also facing charges of aggravated assault to a law enforcement officer, criminal conspiracy, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer and more.
Allegheny County police said law enforcement responded to a shooting on Bell Avenue at Hay's Manor in McKees Rocks just before 2 p.m. on Thursday. Police said the victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
Detectives learned the suspects fled the scene in a white Audi sedan with a Maryland registration. Police spotted the vehicle in the McKees Rocks area around 3 p.m.
Law enforcement tried to stop the vehicle but the driver sped off, nearly striking an officer, police said. Two police officers shot at the vehicle, officials said. Later, police shot at the vehicle again after the driver allegedly nearly hit another officer.
The police chase ended on North Petrie Drive in Robinson Township and both men were apprehended in the woods. Sources tell KDKA-TV the men were found in the woods along the Montour Trail under the Groveton Bridge when an Allegheny County Housing Authority officer shot one of them.
Police said Bryant was shot in the arm and taken to a local hospital. Walker was arrested.
Anyone with information on the incident can call the Allegheny County Police Tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477).
