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17-Year-Old Jawaun Austin Charged In Death Of Man Killed In Front Of Son During Burglary

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

NORTH BRADDOCK (KDKA) - Another teen has been charged in connection with a deadly burglary in North Braddock.

Jawaun Austin is facing charges of criminal homicide, burglary and criminal conspiracy in the death of 52-year-old Theodore Jones.

Jawaun Austin
(Photo: Allegheny County Jail)

On Nov. 7 just after 3 p.m., Allegheny County police were called to the 1500 block of Beech Street after a man was shot and killed outside of his home.

Police say Jones interrupted a burglary at his home and was killed in front of his 6-year-old son.

Eighteen-year-old Duwan Carey was also charged and arrested in Jones' death at the end of last year.

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