Woman Shot, Killed In Random Attack In Tredyffrin; Suspect In Custody: DA

TREDYFFRIN, PA — A man is in custody after fatally shooting a woman in a random attack this past weekend in Tredyffrin, authorities said Monday.

Steve Jahn, 44, has been charged with murder and related offenses.

Police were dispatched to 809 Contention Ln. at 10:47 p.m. Saturday for a car crash. At the scene, they found a woman who had been shot, said Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe.

Officials rendered aid at the scene and brought her to the hospital, where she died on Sunday, Barrena-Sarobe said.

Authorities withheld the victim's name on Monday.

Jahn, who is listed as homeless, was arrested that night and is detained at the Chester County Prison, according to court records. He was charged with criminal homicide, first- and third-degree murder, and weapons offenses.

"This was a random act of violence in our community," Barrena-Sarobe said. "And it's just been an unspeakable tragedy that our detectives have worked around the clock to solve."

Jahn acted alone, Barrena-Sarobe said. He and the victim don't appear to have any pre-existing connection.

The victim crashed into a pole after she was shot, Barrena-Sarobe said.

It's unclear what motivated the alleged attack.

"I just want to emphasize that the community is safe," Barrena-Sarobe said.

The Chester County District Attorney's Office and Tredyffrin police are investigating the incident.

Jahn was denied bail as he awaits a preliminary hearing, scheduled for March 23.

He did not have an attorney listed in online court records.