18-year-old arrested in connection to homicide in Pittsburgh neighborhood
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - An 18-year-old is dead after a late-night shooting in Pittsburgh's Sheraden neighborhood.
According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, just after 10 p.m. on May 31, police were alerted to a shooting in the 600 block of Sherwood Avenue after three ShotSpotter alerts totaled 17 rounds.
Once police arrived, they found 18-year-old Israel Young, who had been shot in the chest and legs. He was treated at the scene but considered to be in grave condition so he was then taken to hospital where he ultimately died.
According to Pittsburgh police, 18-year-old Malachi Smith was arrested and taken into custody on June 3 in connection to this shooting. He is facing charges of criminal homicide and carrying a firearm without a license.
Pittsburgh Police Mobile Crime Unit was able to process all evidence at the scene -- shell casings and video footage.
