From WJAC TV
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — A naked man armed with a shotgun fired numerous shots in Johnstown overnight, leaving some emergency crews and residents fearing for their lives.
William Layton Jr., 31, is accused of firing at least five rounds: four into his own home on Cedar Street and one into Burn’s Photography.
Police said they rushed to the city’s 7th Ward after numerous people called 911 and reported a naked man was walking around Cedar Street firing off a gun.
When police arrived, Layton was on the phone with 911 inside the 7th Ward Ambulance Center. Police found the windows of the center smashed. Police said the scariest part was that Layton was inside a radio room with a 12-gauge shotgun while EMS workers were hiding in another room.
There were no reported injuries. Police took Layton into custody and transported him to Conemaugh Hospital. Johnstown police Chief Andy Frear said Layton will face five felony charges.
"One of those rounds could have hit someone. We’ve had rounds almost hit children and other people in homes, and he did break into the 7th Ward Ambulance Center," Frear said.
Investigators said they aren’t sure what caused Layton to go on a shooting spree. Stay with WJACTV.com, WJAC-TV News and WJACTV.com Mobile for continuing coverage.
