Site last updated: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Log In

Reset Password
MENU
Butler County's great daily newspaper

State

[naviga:h3]Man who was shot charged in killing[/naviga:h3]

MCKEESPORT — McKeesport police have charged a man with homicide in the fatal shooting of a man they say he argued with.

Authorities say police responding to a 911 call found a 28-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds at a house Saturday. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Minutes later, police were sent to a nearby hospital to see a second man, 28-year-old Damien Ashley, also with gunshot wounds. Ashley was flown to a trauma center, where he’s listed in stable condition.

An investigation by Allegheny County detectives determined Ashley and the victim became involved in a dispute. They say Ashley fled after shooting the victim and also being shot.

He’s charged with criminal homicide, tampering with evidence and firearms offenses. It wasn’t known if he has a lawyer.

[naviga:h3]Blaze kills 1, injures minors, firefighters[/naviga:h3]

DORMONT — A fire in a Pittsburgh-area home has killed one person and injured several other people, including juveniles and firefighters.

An Allegheny County spokeswoman said the blaze in Dormont was reported at about 4 a.m. Saturday.

She said one person died and several other family members were taken to hospitals. The injured included two juveniles, and two firefighters.

More in Pennsylvania News

Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter

* indicates required
TODAY'S PHOTOS