McKees Rocks shooting victim identified
A man who died after being shot in McKees Rocks on Thursday afternoon has been identified.
Brian Irby, 35, of McKees Rocks died of a gunshot would to the chest, according to an Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office report released Friday evening.
The shooting occurred around 4:30 p.m. along Fair Oaks Street, near Friendship Avenue and Meyers Ridge Park, Allegheny County Police reported.
Irby died shortly after 5:15 p.m. at a hospital. His death was ruled a homicide.
The county’s homicide unit is investigating the incident. Officials have not released any information about possible suspects.
No further details were immediately available.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the county police tipline at 1-833-255-8477 (1-800-ALL-TIPS).
Callers can remain anonymous.
Michael DiVittorio is a TribLive reporter covering general news in Western Pennsylvania, with a penchant for festivals and food. He can be reached at mdivittorio@triblive.com.
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