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32-year-old Shaquisa Sims killed in Uniontown shooting
Andrew Howard faces charges including criminal homicide, aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and firearm violations.
Late Sunday night in Uniontown, one individual lost their life and two others sustained injuries in a shooting that, according to police, stemmed from a swiftly intensifying argument.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. at the Something Different restaurant along Austin Street, as per police records.
“Based on the information we obtained, an altercation originated within the restaurant,” mentioned Lt. Tom Kolencik of the Uniontown Police Department.
“The proprietor instructed them to depart. Three individuals were involved. Witnesses reported that once outside, Andrew Howard displayed a firearm and discharged multiple rounds.”
Emergency personnel discovered a woman with a gunshot injury to her torso.
She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was declared deceased shortly after arrival.
The woman was subsequently identified as 32-year-old Shaquisa Sims from Uniontown. Another woman and Howard arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds.
Howard was transferred to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown for additional medical care, as stated by the police.
The condition of the other woman was not immediately provided.
Howard faces charges including criminal homicide, aggravated assault, simple assault, reckless endangerment, and firearm violations.
