Police searching for vehicle used to flee Washington County Family Dollar shooting scene

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Police in Washington say one person is in custody after a shooting at a Family Dollar on Sunday, and they’re looking for the car that the shooting suspect may be in.

City of Washington Police Chief Dan Rush said officers responded to the Family Dollar on Highland Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Sunday to investigate a reported shooting.

“Detectives, they obtained surveillance footage from the plaza which did capture the shooting. There was a brief struggle over the firearm before it discharged,” Rush said.

First responders found Nahzier Muhammad, 25, of Washington, shot in the leg.

Rush says the suspected shooter has only been identified as a Black male.

But, Rush says Ross Goldstone, 26, was arrested and is currently in jail on charges of criminal conspiracy to commit robbery, aggravated assault and hindering apprehension.

“He was involved to some extent in the shooting. He was charged with criminal conspiracy, criminal aggravated assault, robbery and hindering apprehension,” Rush explained.

Police are now searching for a gray Dodge Avenger with temporary Pennsylvania tag #4105206. This vehicle is owned by Goldstone and used by the shooter to flee the scene.

The 25-year-old who was shot was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. Goldstone remains in the Washington County Jail.

Anyone with information should contact the City of Washington Criminal Investigations Section at (724) 223-4226. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

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