Allegheny County Police Investigating Deadly Shooting In Penn Hills
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PENN HILLS (KDKA) -- One man is dead after a shooting in Penn Hills Thursday night.
Police were called to a home in the 7200 block of Schley Street around 10:24 p.m. on Thursday.
They found a man with several gunshot wounds inside the residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as 39-year-old Jerry Alston.
Detectives with the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit were called to the scene to investigate.
Officers say they don't currently have a motive or any suspect information, but neighbors have complained about a high volume of traffic in and out of the residence.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at (412)-473-1300. Callers can remain anonymous.
Alston's death is the 83rd homicide in Allegheny County in 2017.
