2 men charged with attempted homicide after shooting in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two men have been charged with attempted homicide after a shooting incident in Harrison Township early Thursday.

According to a news release, police officers responding to a report of multiple shots fired in the 200 block of Park Avenue observed evidence of a gun battle.

Investigators determined that 30-year-old Troy Vickers, of Tarentum, entered an apartment through an open door and began shooting at several occupants of the residence.

Troy’s brother, 19-year-old Brian Vickers, then fired several rounds from outside the apartment. Two residents inside the apartment returned fire. Both residents that returned were legally possessing their firearms and both had valid conceal carry permits.

Arrest warrants were obtained for Troy and Brian Vickers. Both are charged with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, burglary, conspiracy and firearms violations.

No injuries were reported in the shooting.

Allegheny County police are assisting in the investigation.

Police are now looking for both Troy and Brian Vickers. If you see them, police advise you not to approach them and to call 911. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call Allegheny County police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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