Man & Dog Fatally Shot During Home Invasion In Crafton Heights
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Police say one man was killed in a home invasion and shooting late Tuesday night in Crafton Heights.
There was a heavy police presence near a home in the 1300 block of Steuben Street around 11 p.m.
According to police, two suspects entered the home through a back door.
Thomas Cheeks, 40, was shot in the chest and pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the suspects fatally shot a family dog before shooting Cheeks.
"We believe there were two males who entered through the rear entrance of the home," Pittsburgh Public Safety Spokeswoman Sonya Toler said. "We have a male in the home who has been fatally shot in the chest. So, this is a home invasion and homicide investigation."
Authorities says the victim's wife and 14-year-old son were home at the time of the incident, but they did not witness the shooting. They were not hurt.
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The suspects got away before police arrived. Authorities are looking for them now.
Neighbors described this part of Crafton Heights as quiet and a family neighborhood.
"I was shocked. They're very nice people. They always have friends over for activities. It's just a quiet neighborhood," Patty Radcliffe
An autopsy on Cheeks is scheduled for today.
Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
