Police: Man Fatally Shot In Head Overnight In Wilkinsburg
WILKINBURG (KDKA) -- Allegheny County Police are investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound to the head in Wilkinsburg overnight.
Investigators spent hours gathering evidence at a home on Laketon Road, near Labelle Avenue. They were first called there around 3:30 a.m.
Update: Allegheny County Police confirm one man was shot in the head in the 1500 block of Laketon Road in Wilkinsburg. He was taken to a local hospital. Homicide detectives are handling the investigation. pic.twitter.com/TFzLcyZ0MR
— Amy Wadas (@AmyWadas) June 11, 2019
A 49-year-old man was found shot in the head and later died at the hospital.
"We believe the incident occurred inside the residence. Probably on the second floor, as we can best determine by the evidence. That does not rule out the fact that the incident didn't start on the front porch in front of the residence," said Insp. Andrew Schurman, with Allegheny County Police.
Police said at least three people live in the home.
A week ago, David Herbin, 49, was shot and killed on the same street. Police are still looking for 39-year-old Triq Price. Police said he goes by the nickname "Wax" and is from McKeesport. They said he shot Herbin in the head after demanding money and drugs.
As for a motive in this most recent shooting, police said that's unclear, but tensions were certainly high.
"I imagine any time there's two fatal shootings in the same vicinity, it causes tensions to be a little high," said Insp. Schurman.
Police don't believe the two shootings are connected. But they are still looking for suspects in both incidents.
