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Mayor Says ATF Agent Shot 17-Year-Old in Aliquippa as State Police Lead Probe

State police are leading the case following confirmation of federal agents' involvement.

Overview

  • The shooting was reported around 6:20 p.m. at the Linmar Terrace complex on Waugaman Street, and the teen was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital with no condition released.
  • Pennsylvania State Police said ATF and FBI agents working in a joint investigation were involved in the incident.
  • Aliquippa’s superintendent confirmed the victim is a 17-year-old student, and the district will have a Trauma Support Team at the junior/senior high school on Friday.
  • ATF confirmed it was on scene and said it is supporting the state police investigation.
  • Why federal agents were at the complex and what led to the shooting remain unclear, as witnesses reported multiple gunshots and photos showed a large police presence.