Victim of early morning fatal shooting in Mt. Oliver identified; tips on suspects sought
Allegheny County police are seeking information from the public in connection with a fatal shooting in Mt. Oliver early Wednesday morning.
The shooting was reported to Allegheny County 911 at 12:13 a.m. in the 500 block of Brownsville Road. First responders found a 29-year-old man dead at the scene.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Robert P. Johnson, 29, of Pittsburgh.
Johnson was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:19 a.m., according to the medical examiner.
Two other men, age 27 and 28, were suffering from gunshot wounds to the legs when first responders arrived.
They were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Their identities and conditions were not released by authorities.
Tribune-Review news partners WPXI-TV reported that the shootings occurred during an argument between two groups of men.
County homicide detective are asking anyone with information about the shootings to call the Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.
Tony LaRussa is a TribLive reporter. A Pittsburgh native, he covers crime and courts in the Alle-Kiski Valley. He can be reached at tlarussa@triblive.com.
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