State troopers sealed off the parking lot of Nicki's Quick Six on 1st Street in Parks Township overnight as they worked a reported shooting, turning the small convenience store and nearby blocks into an active investigation zone. A Channel 11 crew on scene saw police tape stretched around the lot while troopers photographed and collected evidence. The extent of any injuries and the identities of those involved were not immediately known.
An Armstrong County 911 official confirmed the shooting, as reported by WPXI. According to that report, Pennsylvania State Police Kittanning is leading the investigation and has not released additional information at the time of publication.
Investigation under way
Troopers at the scene focused on documenting evidence and holding the perimeter while investigators canvassed the area for potential witnesses. In cases like this, detectives typically work to gather surveillance footage, interview patrons and employees who might have seen or heard anything, and process forensic evidence to reconstruct what happened.
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Officials have asked anyone with information to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Kittanning barracks or Armstrong County 911. Armstrong County's Department of Public Safety lists its non-emergency line as 724-548-5105, according to the Armstrong County Department of Public Safety.
Pennsylvania State Police had not provided further updates as of WPXI's report, and investigators did not immediately release details about victims or suspects. We will update this item when state police share more information; readers can follow the original coverage by WPXI for developments.
