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.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.