New Castle police investigating fatal shooting
New Castle police are investigating a fatal shooting that left one man dead Sunday.
Police were dispatched to the area of East Moody Avenue and Carlisle Street for reports of gunshots Sunday, officials said. Officers found a parked Green Chevrolet Tahoe at the scene with a man dead in the driver’s seat.
Police identified the victim as Omar Javarty Hakim, 39.
There were six gunshot holes in the front driver’s door window, New Castle police said.
A rear passenger side window also was shattered. Officials said they believe that happened when one of the rounds fired from inside the vehicle smashed through the window.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional information was not immediately available.
Police encouraged anyone who has information to call dispatch at 724-656-9300 or detectives at 724-510-0125. People also can leave tips on the New Castle Police Department’s website.
Julia Felton is a TribLive reporter covering Pittsburgh City Hall and other news in and around Pittsburgh. A La Roche University graduate, she joined the Trib in 2020. She can be reached at jfelton@triblive.com.
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