WASHINGTON, Pa. — A man who police say is armed and dangerous is facing charges a month after a shooting at the Washington Community Club.
On Wednesday, the City of Washington Police Department announced that an arrest warrant had been issued for Brennan Cole, 32. He’s facing aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person and two firearm charges.
He’s accused in a Thanksgiving Day incident where a man was shot multiple times.
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Court documents say Cole was kicked out of the Washington Community Club in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, then returned five minutes later, saying he forgot his coat.
The club’s security guard, Cory Whitlock, told police Cole got into an argument with the owner, Richard Barnes Jr., then punched Barnes in the face when he wouldn’t let him back inside. Court documents said Cole was wrestled to the ground on the sidewalk, and during that struggle, multiple shots were fired.
Police say Whitlock, who was working as a bouncer and checking people in, was shot at least once in the foot and leg. He was taken to UPMC Washington and eventually transferred to UPMC Mercy for treatment.
Police were also granted a search warrant for Cole’s home on North Haft Street in Houston, Pa. That search warrant was executed on Wednesday. At that time, investigators learned Cole only uses the address for mailing purposes and does not live there. They do not know of his current whereabouts.
Investigators say Cole should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who knows where he is should call the City of Washington Police Department immediately. If you see him, do not approach and call 911.
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