Brownsville, PA – Authorities are renewing efforts to solve a 2003 homicide at the Brownsville Hotel, offering a $5,000 cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in the stabbing death of 24-year-old Robert Lamont Bristol.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police – Troop B Belle Vernon Barracks, officers responded to the Brownsville Hotel at 5 a.m. on January 26, 2003, following reports of a violent altercation and homicide. Investigators say Bristol, who had traveled to the hotel with friends from Monessen, Pennsylvania, was fatally stabbed during a fight between groups from Monessen and Republic, Pennsylvania.
Police allege that during the confrontation, a member of the “Republic crew” used a folding pocket knife to stab Bristol, who died from his injuries at the scene. The brawl escalated, involving numerous patrons and spilling outside the establishment.
During a second altercation in the hotel’s parking lot, another individual was allegedly shot in the back while fleeing the scene. He survived the injury but has remained unwilling to cooperate with investigators.
State police believe several witnesses who were present both inside and outside the hotel during the incident have been reluctant to come forward due to fear or community pressures.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Trooper Petrosky at the PSP Washington Station at 724-223-5200, or anonymously through the PSP Tips line at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online at www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
This case is listed under Media Release #2665. All details are accurate as of the release date provided by law enforcement.
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