Teen shot multiple times last month in Braddock now charged in the deaths of 2 others
The lone survivor in an incident in Braddock last month in which three teenagers were shot has been arrested and charging with killing the other two teens.
Jerell Rockymore, 16, was found shot multiple times in a residence on Center Street after two other teens were found shot dead in the street.
But Allegheny County Police determined that Rockymore killed those two: Rimel Williamson and Nazir Parker, both 17.
Rockymore is charged with criminal homicide, receiving stolen property and illegal possession of a firearm.
According to county police, an Allegheny County Housing Authority officer was in the area of Margaretta Street and Center Street on Aug. 27 at about 11 p.m. when he heard multiple gunshots. He found two shooting victims dead. Rockymore was found in a nearby residence and hospitalized.
An arrest warrant was issued, and Rockymore was taken into custody Wednesday by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Pittsburgh.
Dave Williams is the TribLive night news editor. A Harrison native and Tarentum resident, Dave has worked for the Trib and one of its predecessors since 1978. He started as a sports reporter but soon transitioned to news. He became an assistant city editor in the late 1980s, briefly served as editorial page editor, but mostly has served as night editor for about 30 years.He can be reached at dwilliams@triblive.com.
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