Police Chief Speaks About Most Recent Shooting
The fifth shooting in less than two weeks in the city led to Jamestown’s police chief answering questions during City Council’s work session meeting Monday.
Harry Snellings, city public safety director and police chief, said he didn’t have any new information to release to the public as the Jamestown Police Department continues their investigation following a Sunday afternoon shooting in the city.
According to police, the shooting occurred at 2:14 p.m. at the intersection of Eighth Street and Prendergast Avenue; where a male victim was reportedly shot several times from a moving vehicle. Witnesses at the scene state that the victim was walking down Prendergast Avenue when he was fired upon by an occupant of a blue sedan. The suspect vehicle then reportedly drove away, heading east along Eighth Street.
Snellings said there isn’t much he can say about the ongoing investigation. He said the shootings are targeted and connected to the four other shootings that occurred Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25. Anthony Dolce, Ward 2 councilman, said the public knows the shootings are connected, but are worried about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Snellings said he understands the community’s concern. He said all 60 officers in the department are working on the shooting investigations, which includes assistance from other law enforcement agencies like the state police department.
”I share in our community’s frustration,” Snellings said. ”This has our full attention.”
Snellings said the investigation is made more difficult because the shootings involve criminals who don’t want to corporate with the police. He said if people see something, they should report it immediately to police. Anyone with information on this, or any of the recent shooting incidents in Jamestown, is being asked to contact the JPD anonymously via the department’s Tips 411 app, or through the anonymous tip line at 483-8477 (483-TIPS). The app is available for free via the Google Play Store, iTunes or by visiting the Jamestown Police Department Facebook page. All calls and tips will be kept confidential.
Maria Jones, Ward 5 councilwoman, said people need to do their part to keep their community safe by reporting what they see and not being afraid to corporate with police.
”It will be in your neighborhood if you don’t stop them. If you don’t step up,” she said.
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