Crime & Safety

Fatal Shooting Occurs Outside Pittsburgh-Area Bar

A man was shot to death early Friday in the parking lot of a Pittsburgh-area tavern. Get the details here.

BRADDOCK HILLS, PA — A man was shot and killed outside of a bar here shortly before 2 a.m. on Friday.

The Allegheny County police homicide unit responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting in the parking lot of J Cats Bar on Wilkins Avenue.

First responders found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The victim has not been identified. No arrests have been made as of Friday morning and no suspects have been identified.

Police have not indicated whether there was an altercation inside the bar prior to the shooting.

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The investigation is ongoing.


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