Shooting at 700 BLOCK OF IDAHO ST on 09/21/2025 2:00 AM
Type: Shooting
Date: 09/21/2025 2:00 AM
Description: Michael A. Cox, Jr., 34, of New Castle, is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, as well as a firearms charge. Cox is accused of firing shots at Yank’s Place on Idaho Street early Sunday morning. Brandon Smith, 45, of Farrell, was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the hospital.
Address: 700 BLOCK OF IDAHO ST, Farrell, PA,
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HomicideInfo
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