CRAWFORD CO., Pa. (EYT) — Police have apprehended a Tionesta man accused of shooting a victim in the thigh area with a shotgun in Crawford County on November 19.
(Photo courtesy of PA Crime Watch.)
According to PA Crime Watch, the Pennsylvania State Police arrested 29-year-old Matthew James Divido, of Tionesta, on Monday, November 28.
According to Corry-based State Police, Divido was involved in a shooting around 2:10 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, in the Hydetown Volunteer Fire Department parking lot in Hydetown Borough, Crawford County.
Police say the victim encountered Divido, who he knew. After a brief argument, Divido shot the victim in the right thigh area with a 20-gauge shotgun.
Divido then fled the scene in a white 2009 Ford Escape, traveling west towards State Route 408.
The victim was taken to UPMC Titusville by a private vehicle. He was then transported to UPMC Hamot for treatment of injuries and later released.
According to court documents, Divido faces the following charges:
– Aggravated Assault — Attempts to Cause or Causes BI with Deadly Weapon, Felony 2
– Simple Assault, Misdemeanor 2
– Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Misdemeanor 2
– Terroristic Threats with Intent to Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1