According to Shenandoah Police Chief George Carado, on Monday, April 19th, 2021 around 10:00pm, police responded to check on the welfare of Kennedy Collado-Abreu, 38, after family and friends became concerned with irrational behavior and statements made by Collado-Abreu.
Shenandoah Police Officers Adam Sajone and Cody Applegate approached the door and knocked multiple times. Shortly after knocking, a gunshot was fired from inside the residence.
Collado-Abreu was taken into custody without further incident and no one sustained any injuries from the gunshot.
Collado-Abreu was taken into custody without further incident and no one sustained any injuries from the gunshot.
An investigation determined that Collado-Abreu fired the gun after he heard police knocking on the door, believing that someone was coming for him. An adult female, and two children were present when Colaldo-Abreu fired the shot.
Kennedy Collado-Abreu was charged with felony Discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, 3 misdemeanor counts of Recklessly endangering another person and 2 misdemeanor counts of Endangering the welfare of children.
Kennedy Collado-Abreu was charged with felony Discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure, 3 misdemeanor counts of Recklessly endangering another person and 2 misdemeanor counts of Endangering the welfare of children.
He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge David J Rossi and committed to Schuylkill County prison, unable to post $100,000.00 cash bail.
Shenandoah Police were assisted by West Mahanoy Township and Mahanoy City Borough Police during the incident.
Shenandoah Police were assisted by West Mahanoy Township and Mahanoy City Borough Police during the incident.