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Police seek tips from public about late-night fatal shooting in Tarentum

Dave Williams
By Dave Williams
1 Min Read Dec. 17, 2021 | 4 years Ago
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Homicide detectives are seeking tips from the public about a fatal shooting in Tarentum late Thursday night.

The shooting was reported at about 11:08 p.m. in the 300 block of Main Street. Neighbors reported hearing between five and seven shots fired in rapid succession.

The location is near the intersection of East Fifth Avenue and Main, near a set of railroad tracks and the Philip Burtner Apartments.

First responders found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Allegheny County police. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

County homicide detectives responded to the scene and police from Tarentum and neighboring departments are following several leads.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the county police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (833-255-8477). Callers can remain anonymous.

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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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