McKees Rocks man charged in shooting at housing complex

Madasyn Czebiniak
Monday, March 18, 2019 2:35 p.m. | Monday, March 18, 2019 2:35 p.m.

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Allegheny County Police

Charles Jeffrey Dwyer

A McKees Rocks man was behind bars Monday afternoon after police say he shot another man in the leg Sunday at the Hays Manor housing complex.

Charles Jeffrey Dwyer, 27, remained in Allegheny County Jail after failing to post $100,000 bail.

He faces charges of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.

McKees Rocks police and paramedics were dispatched to the housing complex shortly after 4 p.m.

When they arrived, they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered to be life-threatening.