Overview

• Brandon Smith of West Middlesex was pronounced dead at 2:24 a.m. at UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley Hospital after a gunshot wound to the chest, and the coroner ruled the death a homicide.
• The shooting happened just after 1 a.m. outside Yank's Place on Idaho Avenue in Farrell, according to local reporting.
• Farrell police turned the case over to Pennsylvania State Police, who said a large crowd was present and asked anyone with information to call 724-748-0044.
• An autopsy has been scheduled as investigators withhold further specifics during the active case.
• The Farrell Area School District said Smith was an alumnus and beloved youth football coach and arranged support for students and staff.