Woman dead, multiple others injured after shooting in Jeannette

JEANETTE, Pa. — One woman is dead and multiple others are injured after a shooting in Jeannette.

Westmoreland County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to the 800 block of Lowry Avenue at around 9:29 p.m. Friday night.

PHOTOS: At least 1 person dead, multiple others injured after shooting in Jeannette

The Westmoreland County Coroner confirmed he had been called to the scene for a shooting and said at least one person was killed.

Brianna Lantz, 25, was identified as the woman who was fatally shot by the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office.

Investigators say at least three people were taken to Forbes Hospital. A fourth person with gunshot wounds later arrived at Allegheny Health Network Hospital in Hempfield and was flown to Forbes Hospital.

Police said they are looking for Deshawn Russell, 25. He was named as the suspect in the shootings.

According to our news partners at the Trib, police said they believed Russell had a 3-year-old child with him whom he shared with Lantz. The boy was found safe a few hours later with his grandmother in Wilkinsburg, according the the Trib.

The Trib also said that Lantz was at a friend’s house in Jeanette waiting for Russell to bring her their child.

At last check, Russell hasn’t been located.

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

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