Authorities investigating death of McKeesport man as homicide

McKEESPORT, Pa. — Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead Sunday night in McKeesport.

Few details surrounding the death have been released, but police say they are treating it as a homicide.

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​​The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Aemond Knight, 38, of McKeesport.

Knight was pronounced dead about 8:30 p.m. in the area of Whigham and Locust streets, according to the medical examiner's office. An autopsy will be performed Monday to determine the cause of death; however, authorities have said he was shot.

Police have not said if there are any suspects in the homicide investigation.