Victim of early morning fatal shooting in Mt. Oliver identified; tips on suspects sought

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Victim of early morning fatal shooting in Mt. Oliver identified; tips on suspects sought

Tony LaRussa | Wednesday, May 19, 2021 5:07 a.m.

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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.