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Man dies at shooting scene in Penn Hills

Brian C. Rittmeyer
By Brian C. Rittmeyer
1 Min Read Oct. 14, 2021 | 4 years ago
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A man was found shot to death in Penn Hills Wednesday night, according to Allegheny County Police.

Police said Allegheny County 911 was notified of a shooting in the 200 block of Columbia Avenue around 10:45 p.m.

The victim was identified as Lamarr Keith Thorne II, 32, of Homewood by the office of the Allegheny County medical examiner.

First responders found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the county police tip line at 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.

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