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Police Seek 19-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Shooting of His Father in East Pittsburgh

Investigators cited witness interviews before filing a homicide charge in consultation with the district attorney.

Overview

  • Allegheny County police said they are searching for Tayron Reid, who remains at large and is considered potentially armed.
  • First responders found 45-year-old Ta'Ron Reid with multiple gunshot wounds at a Ridge Avenue home around 10:35 p.m., and he died at the scene.
  • The Allegheny County homicide unit is leading the investigation following the call for shots fired handled by Eastern Regional Mon Valley police.
  • Police listed Reid’s last known address as Pittsburgh’s Hill District and described him as about 6-foot-2 and 150 pounds.
  • Authorities asked the public to call 911 if he is seen and to share information via the county tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.