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1 dead after McKeesport shooting

McKEESPORT, Pa. — A man died after being shot in McKeesport Saturday night.

The shooting happened in the 3800 block of Sarah St.

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County detectives and McKeesport police were on the scene since 8 p.m., while family members who arrived later were visibly emotional.

Police blocked off the scene with crime tape as they investigate the homicide.

Channel 11 spoke to a friend of the victim at the scene who said the two were together on Friday.

“He was always the one to make jokes, just laugh, always the one that just wanted to have a good time,” said the friend, who asked to remain anonymous. “It’s just a shame that something like this would happen.”

Authorities identified the victim as 21-year-old Brent Jordan.