Pittsburgh-Area Teen Accused Of Shooting Younger Brother

PORT VUE, PA — A Pittsburgh-area teen is facing charges after police say he accidentally shot his brother in the leg on Thursday.

Allegheny County police say Jahwon Glenn, 16, has been charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and and firearms charges. He is accused of shooting his younger brother in a Romine Avenue residence.

According to court documents, Glenn and his brother were with friends and the gun went off while Glenn was showing the weapon to friends. His brother was struck in the leg; he was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Glenn is being held in the Allegheny County Jail.