Watch CBS News

Landlord Charged With Shooting Tenant In New Castle

NEW CASTLE (KDKA) – One man was killed in a Wednesday morning shooting in Lawrence County.

According to police, the shooting happened in the 300-block of East Street in New Castle around 8:06 a.m.

Jason Pegg, 32, was shot twice in the chest and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have arrested 38-year-old Kevin Boyer and he will be charged with criminal homicide.

Boyer was the landlord of the apartment building in which both men resided.

Prior to the shooting, there was a verbal argument between the men.

Stay With KDKA.com For More Details

RELATED LINKS

More Local News
More Lawrence County News
More New Castle News

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.