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Police Investigating Fatal Hill District Shooting

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A man died after being shot in the head outside of a bar in Pittsburgh's Hill District.

The victim has been identified as 51-year-old William G. Lee Sr. of Pittsburgh.

Police say officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert just before 11:00 p.m.

According to police, a man was found outside of Tim's Bar along Wylie Avenue with a gunshot wound to the head.

Wylie Avenue Tim's Bar Shooting
(Photo Credit: Jessica Guay/KDKA)

Lee Sr. was taken to Mercy Hospital in critical condition but was later pronounced dead.

Police say a man was taken in for questioning and their investigation is ongoing.

Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.

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