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Man dies after being found shot in Clairton

Brian C. Rittmeyer
By Brian C. Rittmeyer
1 Min Read Sept. 23, 2021 | 4 years Ago
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A man died after being found shot in Clairton early Thursday morning, according to Allegheny County Police.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified him as Robert Linnen, 41, of Clairton.

According to county police, a shooting in the 400 block of Saint Clair Avenue was reported to 911 shortly before 1:30 a.m.

First responders found Linnen suffering from gunshot wounds to the torso.

He was taken to an unidentified hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Homicide detectives were investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the county police tip line at 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.

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