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Man Fatally Shot Outside Nightclub

BRADDOCK, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man was shot early this morning in Braddock and died at the hospital, Allegheny County officials confirmed.

Braddock Police and paramedics responded to a shooting at 7th Street at 3:50 a.m. for a man shot outside the Sahara Temple Improvement Association, an after-hours club.

39-year-old Jason Lewis was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital where he later died. Officials say Lewis was with a friend who got in an argument with a woman inside the club. Lewis then left the club and went to his car. When the friend texted Lewis, he heard gunshots outside. Detectives are not certain this potential altercation is what led to the shooting.

Allegheny County Police are looking over video from the club and are continuing the investigation.

Stay with KDKA as we follow this story.

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