Jan. 25 — Cambria County Crime Stopper is offering rewards for helping find the gunman who shot and killed a man in the Moxham section of Johnstown on Monday.
Cambria County Crime Stoppers offers up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. The phone number is 1-800-548-7500. Callers can remain anonymous.
The shooting occurred around 2:00 pm on the 600 block of Park Avenue near St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church and Park Avenue School in Greater Johnstown.
Authorities found a man in his 40s dead from multiple gunshot wounds inside the car.
The identity of the deceased man has yet to be released on Tuesday. Cumbria County Coroner Jeffrey Lees told the Tribune-Democrat that an autopsy was still underway as of late afternoon.
A press conference will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the coroner’s office at the Central Park Complex in downtown Johnstown.
After the shooting, the suspect was seen fleeing towards Coleman Avenue. He is described as a fair-skinned black man about 5 feet 8 inches tall. Police said he was wearing a black shirt.
Police released a photo of the suspect on Tuesday.
Shortly after the incident, Johnstown Police issued a stop order to all Cumbria County departments against a red SUV carrying two suspected armed and dangerous persons. The order was later lifted.
Anyone with information about the murder can send a hint by texting keyword JPD to 847411. Please add a space, then enter your information and submit.
A memorial service for the victims will be held Friday night at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church at 609 Park Ave. Details will appear in Thursday’s issue.
