Crime & Safety
Deadly Shooting Occurs Near Popular Pittsburgh-Area Playground
A man was shot to death mere feet near a Pittsburgh-area playground.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A deadly shooting occurred Wednesday evening near a playgound in Homestead.
At 6:24 p.m., Allegheny County 911 was notified of shots fired near McLean Playground located at 1200 Sarah Street.
First responders arrived on the scene and found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Preliminary information indicated that multiple people fled from the scene following the shooting.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office has yet to identify the victim.
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The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information concerning the shooting is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
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