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Published on February 05, 2025
Glassport Man Charged with Criminal Homicide in Allegheny County ShootingSource: Google Street View

Following a fatal shooting in Glassport, Allegheny County Police have apprehended 26-year-old Robert Wright, charging him with a criminal homicide. According to WTAE, the incident occurred on the 800 block of Monongahela Avenue, with police responding around 7 p.m. last Friday. The victim, found with a gunshot wound to the upper torso, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Details surrounding the case are sparse, but authorities, through meticulous witness interviews and evidence gathered at the scene, were able to pinpoint Wright as the alleged perpetrator. The shooting's aftermath still lingers, impacting the tight-knit Glassport community. While the victim's identity has not been disclosed pending notification of kin, the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office is expected to release this information in due course.

WPXI reported that Wright, who hails from Glassport, faces multiple charges, including homicide, aggravated assault, and illegal firearm possession. The arrest took place on a last night, days after the shooting and the subsequent death of the victim on Sunday.