Verona Police are searching for any witnesses to a Halloween night assault
VERONA, Pa. —
Verona Police are investigating an assault that happened Saturday night, and are asking the public for help.
Police say at 7:46 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of 2nd Avenue for a report of a physical altercation involving a group of males. According to initial reports, the group was actively assaulting another male at the location.
The victim sustained facial and head injuries. EMS transported him to a Pittsburgh area trauma center for treatment. The victim is currently listed in serious but stable condition.
At the time of the incident, there were a lot of people in the area due to Halloween trick-or-treating. The Verona Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in obtaining information regarding this incident.
Given the large number of people in the area at the time, investigators believe someone may have witnessed the altercation or observed the people involved before or after the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the assault or has photographs, videos, or surveillance footage that may assist investigators is strongly encouraged to contact the Verona Police Department.