McKEESPORT, Pa. — A 16-year-old is in the Allegheny County Jail on Saturday afternoon after police say he gunned down another teen overnight.
Phillip Payne turned himself in to police at 8 a.m. and is awaiting arraignment on homicide charges. McKeesport police were dispatched to the 1200 block of Soles Street just before 2 a.m. for shots fired and found Dontae McKenith, 18, shot to death.
Investigators said the two teens were handling a handgun when Payne pointed it at McKenith and pulled the trigger. He fled the scene.
“At first I thought it was someone setting off fireworks,” said neighbor Ronnie Taylor. “But then I seen it on the news this morning and I’m like whoa. Yes it’s right in this area here.”
Police said the investigation continues.