Police: Man kills neighbor, then himself in Kennedy Township
Allegheny County Police said a man shot and killed his neighbor in Kennedy Township on Friday afternoon before killing himself.
Officers were notified of a shooting on Jane Street around 2:45 p.m., police said.
Responding officers said they found a 78-year-old man later identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office as Robert Dietrich outside a residence dead from gunshot wounds.
Authorities called Pittsburgh Police SWAT to assist in apprehending the suspect, a 58-year-old man, who lived next door.
Police said the suspect was found inside his home, dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The medical examiner’s office identified him as Charles Collins.
Homicide detectives continue to investigate. No further information was available.
Anyone with information about the incident can call 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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