Police probe fatal shooting in Mt. Oliver
A man was shot to death Tuesday evening in Mt. Oliver, the Allegheny County Police Department said.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as 20-year-old Timothy Coates. According to county police, Coates was found by police shot in the head in the 100 block of Dawes Street at about 7:20 p.m. Coates died at the scene.
County homicide detectives are investigating.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-255-8477 (1-833-ALL-TIPS). Callers can remain anonymous.
Joe Napsha is a TribLive reporter covering Irwin, North Huntingdon and the Norwin School District. He also writes about business issues. He grew up on Neville Island and has worked at the Trib since the early 1980s. He can be reached at jnapsha@triblive.com.
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