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Man fatally shot in McKeesport identified

Michael DiVittorio
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Tony LaRussa | Tribune-Review

Allegheny County Police said a McKeesport man died after being shot Friday afternoon in that city.

The county Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Michael Gunter, 22, of McKeesport.

Officers responded to the shooting along the 100 block of Fifth Avenue around 1:35 p.m.

Police said first responders found Gunter had been shot several times.

He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police reported.

No other injuries were reported, and no information about possible suspects was released.

County homicide detectives are investigating.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the county police tip line at 833-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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