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Man dies after shooting in Stowe Township; 16-year-old suspect in custody

STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 26-year-old man has died after a shooting in Stowe Township Sunday afternoon and police have taken the 16-year-old who they say is responsible into custody.

Police were called to McCoy Road just after 3:30 p.m. and found the man lying in the intersection of Benwood Avenue and McCoy Road after being shot multiple times.

He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police said he was pronounced dead on Monday at 1:22 p.m.

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Through their investigation, police issued a warrant for Peyton Wiser of McKees Rocks, who is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a minor.

Monday night the victim was identified as 26-year-old Tiawaun Henley of Pittsburgh.

Allegheny County police are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

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