UPDATE 7/20/2026:

New Kensington, PA -- New Kensington Police filed attempted homicide charges against a Natrona Heights man after a shooting in early July. 

John'Tai Cannon was arrested in the evening hours on July 19, 2026 by Tarentum Police after New Kensington Police issued a warrant for his arrest. 

Through the course of the investigation, New Kensington Police learned Cannon asked the victim if he could use his grill to cook food.

The victim relayed to police that Cannon and Cannon's brother got into a verbal argument outside of his residence over a dice game and the two destroyed the victim's property. 

As the victim attempted to call the police because he saw several people had guns, Cannon allegedly fired two rounds at the victim, with one round hitting his leg. 

Cannon is facing charges for attempted homicide, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm prohibited, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person. 

Disclaimer: To the extent that pending criminal matters are discussed, all such charges are merely accusations and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

New Kensington, PA -- New Kensington Police are investigating after a shooting left one man injured on Tuesday evening.

New Kensington Police responded to the 1100 block of Fifth Avenue after being alerted to a shooting at approximately 9:15 p.m. on July 7, 2026. 

Investigators were informed that the victim, a 35-year-old male, was transported from the scene by a personal vehicle to a local hospital for treatment prior to police's arrival. 

The suspected shooter was described to police as a black male, 220-230 pounds, approximately 6'01", with dreadlocks and glasses. He was last seen fleeing the area on foot. 

New Kensington Police and Westmoreland County Detectives located evidence in the 1100 block of Fifth Avenue near the Valley Royal Court Apartments. 

The victim is stable but remains in the hospital for treatment of his injuries. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the New Kensington Police Department at 724-339-7533.

Tips and/or video may also be submitted anonymously to: tips@nkpd.org