Teen In Custody, Accused Of Stabbing Brothers

The search for 18-year-old Troy Hill ended Wednesday afternoon.

Shortly before 2 p.m., police located Hill in the 1400 block of Loretta Drive of Penn Hills.

He is accused of stabbing his twin 11-year-old brothers inside their Richey Drive home Tuesday afternoon.

Tyron was found dead, and his twin Tyrel suffered several stab wounds.

He was taken to Children’s Hospital. His condition is not being released.

A couple that lives on Loretta Drive told Channel 11 that Hill came to the couple's house Tuesday night and returned again Wednesday afternoon.

Hill reportedly asked the woman inside the home for a drink of water and to use their phone.

She told him no and that she was calling 911.

Hill was apprehended a short time later.

He was taken to the Allegheny County Jail for processing and arraignment on charges.

Friends of the young victims are in mourning.

Counselors were brought in Wednesday to Linton Middle School, where the twins were A students and athletes.

They both played football and baseball

Children are so upset that many students are just putting their hands on the boys’ lockers

The boys would have turned 12 years old in November.

Channel 11 will continue to follow the police investigation and provide updates on WPXI.com and Channel 11.

The following is a statement from Dr. Patricia Gennari, Superintendent, Penn Hills School District, regarding the recent events in Penn Hills:

"On behalf of the entire Penn Hills Community, I would like to express our sadness over the recent events involving members of the Penn Hills School District family. I wish to express my deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this tragedy. All of those involved are in our hearts and in our prayers, and I want them to know that the School District stands ready and willing to assist them in any way that we can.

"Our first priority is to provide support for the students and staff affected by this tragedy. Counseling services have been and will continue to be made available for our students and staff who may need help to deal with their feelings of shock, grief, and confusion. Services are being provided for students at Linton Middle School during school hours. Administrators and staff will assist students who feel the need to take advantage of these counseling services. Should additional support be needed, we will post that information on the District website.

"The investigation into this tragedy is currently being conducted by local law enforcement authorities and details have not been made public. Therefore, it would not be appropriate for the District to comment on the investigation."

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