McKees Rocks man pleads to voluntary manslaughter, gets 3 to 6 years in February shooting

Khaream Miller had no prior criminal history and a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

When he was struck following a verbal dispute on Feb. 5, Miller pulled out his handgun and started firing. Keith Glaser was struck six times.

Miller, 23, returned to his McKees Rocks apartment, called 911 and told police Glaser was hurt and where his gun was.

Glaser, 51, also of McKees Rocks, died 12 days later at Allegheny General Hospital.

On Monday, Miller pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter.

As part of a plea agreement with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office, Common Pleas Judge Alexander P. Bicket ordered Miller to serve three to six years in state prison.

Assistant District Attorney Jeff Zurisko said the incident happened the morning of Feb. 5 in the 400 block of Broadway Avenue.

A witness told investigators that Miller and Glaser had past issues. Police said Miller went to Glaser’s apartment around 10:20 a.m and they argued, Glaser left and then Miller following him.

The witness told police that he saw punches thrown and then heard gunshots, Zurisko said.

When questioned by police, Miller said that he was attacked and knocked down and fired his gun out of fear.

Defense attorney Katie Simmers told the court that her client took responsibility for his actions immediately — from calling 911 to turning the gun over to police.

“He’s been remorseful every single time we’ve spoken to him,” she said. “I believe this was truly self-defense. He was truly terrified for his life.”

Sheila Randal, Glaser’s sister, gave a brief victim-impact statement about her brother.

“He did have a family that loved him very much,” she said. “I hope that somehow this person learns something from this so it doesn’t happen to anyone else.”

When it was his turn to speak, Miller turned to Randal, who was seated in the gallery, and apologized.

“I truly didn’t mean for things to go the way they have,” he said. “I have prayed for forgiveness. I have wreaked havoc on two families. I hope y’all can forgive me.”

Miller’s mother also spoke during the hearing.

Tonya Miller told the court that her oldest son never got into trouble. He was reliable and the first in their family to graduate from high school on time and with good grades.

“He was actually on the right path when these things happened,” she said.

Tonya Miller apologized to Glaser’s sister, but then she spoke directly to her son, who stood at the defense table, hands shackled, head down, crying.

“I’m not ashamed of you. I’m not upset with you,” she told him. “You did what you thought you had to do. I got your back because I know who you are.”

Tonya Miller praised her son for being on a journey to become a “good, young man.

“We’re going to get you back there. Believe that,” she said. “Because it’s not over.”