Allegheny Co. Police: Man In Critical Condition, Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In To Police Custody

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

TURTLE CREEK (KDKA) -- A late-night shooting on Saturday in Turtle Creek has left a man in critical condition.

Police have arrested the suspect, Tre Roberson, 23, of Turtle Creek after Roberson turned himself in to the authorities Sunday afternoon.

Allegheny County Police say that a man was discovered in the 300 block of Mercer Street around 8:15 p.m. Saturday by Turtle Creek Police after they heard reports of a shooting in the area.

The man, whose identity was not released by police, is currently listed in critical condition and is being treated at a local hospital.

Allegheny County Police say that the initial findings from their investigation revealed that the shooting was precipitated by a verbal argument between the victim and Roberson.

County Police are accusing Roberson of shooting the victim with a handgun and fleeing the scene in a 2019 black Ford Fusion.

Detectives within Allegheny County Police have issued an arrest warrant for Roberson and are charging him with Aggravated Assault, Criminal Attempt and REAP.

Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.