PITTSBURGH — A young man was shot and killed in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood.
Allegheny County dispatchers said police and medics were called to the 2200 block of Wilner Drive at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old, later identified as Tristan Taylor, was found at the scene with a gunshot wound to his abdomen, a Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 10 p.m.
In a statement, Pittsburgh Public Schools says Taylor was a 2026 Allderdice graduate. The statement goes on to say:
“Tristan is remembered as a quiet, friendly, respectful, and hardworking young man with a great smile. He graduated with honors, participated in the Start on Success program while working at the Omni Hotel, and planned to attend CCAC in the fall to pursue business.
Those who knew Tristan describe him as the kind of student who could befriend anyone. He was always willing to listen, support others, and make those around him feel seen, whether he had known them for years or had just met them."
The public safety official says the initial stages of the police investigation suggest shots were fired after an argument.
Police said a suspect ran away and a search is ongoing.
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