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ATF Agent Fatally Shoots 18-Year-Old in Aliquippa During Joint Investigation

Authorities have opened a state-led probe with few details released about the federal mission.

Overview

  • The Allegheny County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Kendric Curtis, 18, who died at Allegheny General Hospital early Friday.
  • The shooting occurred around 6:20 p.m. Thursday on Waugaman Street at the Linmar Terrace housing complex in Aliquippa.
  • Pennsylvania State Police said ATF and FBI personnel were involved while working in a joint investigation, and the ATF said it is supporting the probe.
  • An FBI spokesperson told KDKA that the teenager was armed at the time of the encounter, but officials have not provided a detailed account of what led to the gunfire.
  • Aliquippa School District arranged counseling and trauma support for students as local leaders called for clarity and calm.