Suspect in Oakhurst double shooting waives hearing; charges bound for court

Publish date: 2024-04-30

The suspect accused of shooting two people last September at Oakhurst homes, killing one of them and wounding the other, appeared in Cambria County court on Tuesday where he waived his preliminary hearing.

In October, Jashon Gordon was arrested in Ohio in connection to the Sept. 22 shooting that claimed the life of 19-year-old Emerald Nugent Jr.

Officials say Nugent died of multiple gunshot wounds and his death was ruled a homicide.

Authorities say three witnesses came forward and reported hearing several gunshots coming from the upstairs bedroom of the apartment where the shooting took place.

Police say one witness claimed that Gordon arrived at the apartment asking to see his child prior to the shooting.

Police say a second witness also claimed that the woman who survived the shooting was allegedly in a relationship with both Nugent and Gordon, and stated that she and Gordon reportedly had a child together.

Gordon's defense attorney said the decision to waive the hearing was made, in part, because of the "magnitude" of the case.

We still have a little more research to do. We felt that it was in his best interest to take the action that we took today, and we’re anticipating a good result down the line.

Officials have not yet scheduled the next court date in the case, which will now move to the court of common pleas.

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