Police: Man Shot In The Head Overnight In Wilkinsburg
WILKINSBURG (KDKA) -- Allegheny County Police are investigating after a man was found shot in the head early Tuesday morning in Wilkinsburg.
According to police, the shooting happened around 4:45 a.m. along Laketon Road.
When officers arrived, they found the 49-year-old victim inside a home. He was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to the hospital, where he is listed in critical condition.
His name has not yet been released. He later died at the hospital, according to investigators.
Allegheny County homicide detectives are taking over the investigation.
Police say that something happened inside the house that led to a fight, and then eventually a shooting. They say there were four to five people in the house at the time.
They say the motive for the shooting is believed to be robbery. No suspects have been arrested.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Allegheny County Police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS, or 1-833-255-8477.
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