Teenage boy killed, another teen injured in Pittsburgh-area shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teenager was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Braddock.
Police and EMS were called to the intersection of Margaretta and Pitcairn streets on Monday at around 7:50 p.m. Multiple police agencies responded to the scene.
A teenage boy was killed in the shooting and another teen was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, authorities said. Family members identified the boy killed as 16-year-old Jeremyah Pollard. He was found dead at the scene, police said.
The other boy's identity and age are not known at this time.
Police said the shooting happened after a large fight. They are looking to talk to any witnesses.
"We'd really like people to step forward in this community and let us know what happened," Allegheny County Police Lt. Venerando Costa said.
In a message on the Woodland Hills School District's website, Superintendent Daniel Castagna said there will be an increased police and security presence at the middle and high schools on Tuesday.
"Our district and community has once again suffered a tragic loss due to gun violence," Castagna said in the letter. "Our collective hearts grieve for the family and for the community as a whole. We are cooperating with our community agencies and internal response teams to provide immediate care to our students, families, and staff."
It is not clear if there are any arrests or suspects in connection with Monday's shooting. Police are investigating.
"Please pray for our young students and pray for their families," Castagna added in the letter.