Pittsburgh Allegheny

20-year-old McKeesport man found dead in alley

Brian C. Rittmeyer
By Brian C. Rittmeyer
1 Min Read July 17, 2020 | 5 years Ago
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A 20-year-old man was found shot dead in McKeesport Thursday night, according to Allegheny County police.

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Keith Jones Jr. of McKeesport.

According to police, someone called 911 shortly before 10 p.m. and reported finding a man lying on the ground in Spear Alley near Dinsmore Street.

First responders and police officers found he had been shot multiple times.

Homicide detectives started an investigation, but the motive for the shooting was unclear and there were no suspects.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the county police tip line at 833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.

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Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.

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