Clairton man arrested in Carnegie shooting that wounded 3 in April

March 14, 2013 2:20 pm

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The U.S. Marshal's Service fugitive squad and Allegheny County police arrested a Clairton man wanted in connection with a shooting in Carnegie last spring.

Authorities found Rashad Watson, 20, in the Century Town Homes about 8:45 a.m. Authorities also said they found two AR-15 assault-style rifles, three handguns and heroin.

Three people were wounded in the April 14 shooting in Carnegie, including a 2-week-old girl who was struck in the torso. All were expected to recover.

Mr. Watson will be charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, conspiracy, reckless endangerment and receiving stolen property.

Molly Born: mborn@post-gazette.com, 412-263-1944 and on Twitter: @borntolede.
First Published March 14, 2013 2:17 pm

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