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Police: Man charged with assault, attempted homicide for McKees Rocks shooting

Michael DiVittorio
By Michael DiVittorio
1 Min Read Sept. 24, 2020 | 5 years Ago
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A Pittsburgh man has been charged with attempted homicide and other crimes in connection with a shooting Sunday in McKees Rocks.

Allegheny County Police accuse Daemon Daleek Choat, 19, from the city’s Sheraden neighborhood, with shooting a 38-year-old man multiple times Sunday shortly before 4 p.m. along Chartiers Avenue.

Police said the victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive his injuries.

Choat is charged with aggravated assault, attempted homicide, recklessly endangering another person and firearms violations.

Police said he was being housed in the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh on Thursday to await arraignment.

His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Oct. 6 at District Judge Bruce J. Boni’s courtroom.

Anyone with information about the shooting can call the county police tipline at 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

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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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