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Man dies after being shot in Wilkinsburg

Julia Felton
By Julia Felton
1 Min Read April 15, 2021 | 5 years Ago
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A man died Thursday evening after a shooting in Wilkinsburg.

Allegheny County 911 was notified of a shooting in the 1500 block of Marlboro Avenue in Wilkinsburg at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

First responders found a 25-year-old man who had been shot in the chest. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. The Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner identified him as Douglas Jones of Wilkinsburg.

The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is initiating an investigation.

Anyone with information concerning the incident should call the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Julia Felton is a TribLive reporter covering Pittsburgh City Hall and other news in and around Pittsburgh. A La Roche University graduate, she joined the Trib in 2020. She can be reached at jfelton@triblive.com.

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