A 32-year-old Johnstown man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after being shot by a city police officer during an attempted theft of a skills gaming machine on Broad Street early Saturday morning. The suspect, Christopher John Lehman, was allegedly using tools to access a machine containing over $8,000 when officers arrived. During the incident, a taser was deployed unsuccessfully, and Lehman allegedly fled the scene, drawing a loaded handgun before an officer fired, striking him. Several felony charges were filed against Lehman, who remains at the Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. No officers were injured.
Wednesday 18th February 2026
