18-year-old arrested for deadly shooting at Family Dollar in McKeesport

McKEESPORT, Pa. — An 18-year-old man has been arrested for a 2019 deadly shooting at a Family Dollar in McKeesport, police announced Thursday.

Master Thornton is charged with criminal homicide, criminal conspiracy, robbery and possession of a firearm by a minor.

The 24-year-old victim, Dwayne Fuller, encountered Thornton and another male inside the Family Dollar on Versailles Avenue on Oct. 17, 2019, police said. He was shot in the torso during a struggle and died at a hospital.

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Thornton ran from the store after the shooting, along with the other male involved who has yet to be identified.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 1-833-255-8477.

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