Barbershop Owner Killed In Marshall-Shadeland

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A 44-year old barber was fatally shot Saturday evening at his Marshall-Shadeland shop.

Lamar Thomas sustained a gunshot wound to the head.

Pittsburgh Police Cmdr. Larry Scirotto says 911 got calls around 6 p.m. Saturday about gunfire in the neighborhood. Detectives found Thomas' body when they arrived on the scene.

Sheril Massie, Thomas' mother-in-law, said her daughter and Lamar were married a year ago this month. The victim was originally from Erie, and had lived in Pittsburgh for about six years.

Massie said he opened his barber shop only a couple of months ago.

Cmdr. Scirotto said it did not appear robbery was a motive.

Detectives will check surveillance video from neighboring businesses for possible clues.

Lindsey Chenault, who said he was a Thomas customer, said the victim was, "a nice guy, well liked in the neighborhood."

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