Crime
17-year-old Kyhree Harper Arrested in Connection to Fatal Shooting of Tyrome Gatewood Jr. in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA – A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Tyrome Gatewood Jr., a teenager who was killed in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood on Thursday afternoon.
Authorities have identified the suspect as Kyhree Harper, 17.
According to court documents, a witness reported that Harper and Gatewood were handling firearms and reloading magazines when the shooting occurred.
The incident was first reported at approximately 1:09 p.m. when Pittsburgh police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 100 block of Rochelle Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 17-year-old male inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers provided life-saving measures until medics arrived, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner later identified the victim as Tyrome Gatewood Jr. of Carrick.
Police confirmed that a person of interest was detained for questioning shortly after the shooting, and authorities have since taken Harper into custody in connection with Gatewood’s death.
Investigators have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.
The case remains under active investigation by Pittsburgh Police detectives.
OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.
The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.
In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.
No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.
After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.
The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.
The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.