On March 8, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded at the Sails Inn bar on North Gallatin Avenue in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, resulting in the deaths of two local men: 32-year-old Darroll Dewitt "Baby D" Gregg and 28-year-old Tommy Stargell Jr. The altercation began when Gregg and another patron, identified as 32-year-old Daryl Maurice Truley, engaged in a heated argument. Both men were reportedly armed during the confrontation. As tensions escalated, Stargell attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation. However, gunfire erupted, leading to the fatal shooting of both Gregg and Stargell.
Following the incident, authorities launched a manhunt for Truley, who fled the scene and was considered armed and dangerous. An arrest warrant was issued, charging him with criminal homicide for Gregg's death, as well as aggravated assault and firearms violations. Despite extensive efforts, Truley remained at large for several months. In August 2023, police renewed their plea for public assistance in locating him, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges and the potential threat he posed.
The case saw a significant development in December 2023, when Truley was apprehended and faced a preliminary hearing. During the proceedings, surveillance footage from the night of the shooting was presented, showing the sequence of events leading up to the tragedy. Witnesses, including Gregg's girlfriend and Truley's cousin, Kamariah DeShields, provided testimony about the altercation. The court held all charges against Truley for trial, including criminal homicide and aggravated assault. The defense suggested that Truley acted in self-defense, while the prosecution argued for a first-degree murder charge, indicating the complexity of the case as it moved forward in the legal system.
