1 killed in McKeesport shooting
MCKEESPORT, Pa. (KDKA) — One person is dead after more gunfire broke out on the streets of McKeesport on Friday night.
It marked the fourth homicide in the last three days in the city. People remain on edge, and Allegheny County police told KDKA-TV they do not have anyone in custody.
Tony Campbell was watching TV and about to eat dinner when he heard the sound of gunshots outside his home.
"Just like pop, pop, pop," Campbell said. "I thought it was firecrackers."
By the time he looked out the window, he saw flashing lights and police cars surrounding an area by Park Street in McKeesport. Eventually, he saw a man on the ground.
"Somebody just there doing CPR on him," Campbell said.
County police said they got called to help McKeesport officers around 6 p.m. When they arrived, they found a man shot multiple times. The victim was later identified as 58-year-old Robert Moore.
Jane Haile watched as first responders put him in an ambulance.
"I knew something must have happened, something bad," Haile said.
Unfortunately, police said he died from his injuries at the hospital.
"I feel bad," Haile said.
It didn't take long before Haile realized who the victim was, hearing her neighbor's family member crying his name.
People living in the community told KDKA-TV he has two adult children and two teenagers.
"I know him for 30 years," Haile said.
They're a tight-knit neighborhood, surprised to see the gun violence reach what they call the "Park Street Circle."
"It's out of control. It's not even summertime yet," Campbell said.
A source close to the investigation told KDKA-TV at one point in the evening police detained someone. KDKA-TV also saw a K9 sniffing around and evidence markers on a sidewalk and a yard.
"Back in the day, it used to not be like this. People used to fight with their fists, and now they shoot and everything," Campbell said.
"Violence is everywhere, no matter where you live," Haile said.
Another McKeesport community, feeling the impact of a problem that's plagued the city this past week.
"Just have to stay strong and hope for the better," Campbell said.
KDKA-TV learned neighbors did CPR on the victim until first responders arrived.
If you have any information about what happened, call Allegheny County police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
