The community of Pitcairn is grappling with the tragic loss of two teenagers, Isiah Mccarthy of Pitcairn and Tyrant Sutton of Clairton, both aged 16, who were fatally shot yesterday afternoon. According to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office, the two boys were declared deceased at a hospital shortly before 4 p.m. The shooting took place near the intersection of Wall Avenue and Eleanor Street, a detail confirmed by local law enforcement.
Local police responded to the incident after it unfolded just past 3 p.m. Residents of the area expressed their anguish and shock. Shahi Carswell, a neighbor, stated, as per WTAE, "These are juveniles, and we have to bury another kid. This is two parents, a whole family that’s losing two children." The scene, cordoned off by multiple police cars, was extensively documented by Pittsburgh's news helicopter, Sky 4, showing the law enforcement's efforts as they placed evidence markers around a critical area across from a local convenience store.
Allegheny County Police have activated their homicide unit to investigate the shootings and are currently soliciting tips from the public. The police tip line, 1-833-ALL-TIPS, accepts anonymous calls in a bid to encourage witnesses or anyone with information to come forward, as detailed by WPXI.
