Pittsburgh Allegheny

Man shot, killed in vehicle in McKees Rocks

Deb Erdley
By Deb Erdley
1 Min Read April 26, 2020 | 6 years Ago
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Allegheny County Police are investigating the Saturday night slaying of a 24-year Pittsburgh man in McKees Rocks.

Authorities say McKees Rocks Police and paramedics found Kwame Washington dead of an apparent gunshot wound to the torso at 11:42 p.m. Saturday when they answered the call of a shooting in the 300 block of Shingiss Street.

Police said they were told Washington and a woman were sitting in a parked Chevrolet Equinox when an unknown man approached the passenger side of the vehicle and fired into it. A bullet struck Washington, who was seated in the front passenger seat. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

Police said they have yet to identify the gunman or a motive.

Anyone with information is incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477), or via the department’s social media site. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Deb Erdley is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Deb at derdley@triblive.com.

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