A man who was shot two times in the head on Friday was able to run away from the gunman and seek help at a neighbor's house, police said.
Investigators said the shooting happened inside of a car parked along Bedworth Street in Rostraver, Pennsylvania.
"It was a robbery-type scenario where the suspect demanded money from the victim and shots were fired," said Rostraver Police Chief Gregory Resetar.
Police said Travis Kenny was able to escape the car and run to a nearby home to get help after he was shot.
"We were watching TV in bed and I heard 2 gunshots and a guy yelling, 'Help me, help me. I've been shot in the head,'" said Rob Cooper. "He come beating down my door. So I opened the door, let him in and I called 911 and they came and helped him out."
The criminal complaint stated the police later arrested Philip Mercurio, 19, in connection with the shooting. Investigators said after firing at Kenny, Mercurio went back to the car and shoved the gun into the head of an 18-year-old girl.
"The gunman pointed a firearm at the driver and demanded that she drive away," Resetar said.
Mercurio is the son of a Pittsburgh narcotics officer.
Kenny was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK. Mercurio faces attempted homicide charges. Police said the teen shot Resetar over $150.
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