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Teenager Dies After Being Shot In Duquesne Heights

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A teenager has died after being shot in Duquesne Heights Sunday afternoon.

According to police, officers responded to a call of a shooting in the 300 block of Fingal Street just before 3:30 p.m.

When officers arrived, they found the teen suffering from a single gunshot wound inside a home.

He was rushed to UPMC Mercy Hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as 16-year-old Alexander Alman of Pittsburgh.

Police say the took a second teenager in for questioning in connection with the incident. They found him inside the same home.

The investigation continues.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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