WASHINGTON, Pa. — A Waynesburg man has been charged in connection with the shooting that wounded a teen at a Washington County movie theater.
Police said Chris Williams, 53, is facing several charges, including aggravated assault, for the fight and shooting at the Regal Theater in March.
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A group of teenage boys were causing a disturbance inside one of the theaters, according to police, moving their seats and being disruptive.
Police said Williams approached them and threw the first punch, leading to a physical altercation that spilled into the hallway.
Police said Williams pulled a gun and pointed it at the teen. Two struggled over the gun and it went off, hitting the teen in the leg, police said.
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