ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Two young men have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Pitcairn. Allegheny County Police have identified the suspects as 19-year-old Jackiel Young and 18-year-old Lynell Wilson-Smith.
The incident took place on Thursday, resulting in the death of an 18-year-old male who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Following a request for assistance from the Pitcairn Police, the Allegheny County Police Homicide Unit responded and launched an investigation.
Young and Wilson-Smith have been charged with multiple offenses, including one count of criminal homicide, robbery, conspiracy, and carrying a firearm without a license. Both suspects are currently being held at the county jail as they await their preliminary arraignment.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Allegheny County Police.