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11-year-old boy killed in shooting ID'd; Teenage half-brother stable after surgery

MOUNT OLIVER, Pa. — An 11-year-old boy was killed and his 16-year-old half-brother was injured in a shooting Sunday at a home in Mount Oliver, investigators said.

Allegheny County Police Lt. Andrew Schurman said the shooting was reported just before 9 p.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Hays Avenue.

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Schurman said investigators believe that there was a knock at the door and gunfire broke out inside the home. Authorities said other family members were home at the time.

The 11-year-old boy, identified as David McIntyre, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 16-year-old victim was identified by family and friends as C.J. Conrad. Family members said he had surgery and is in stable condition at UPMC Mercy Hospital.

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Both boys attended Pittsburgh Public Schools.

PPS Public Information Officer Ebony Pugh released the following statement:

"It is with great sadness that we report that a family of the Pittsburgh Public Schools was impacted by a shooting incident that took place in the Mount Oliver area of the city.

Pittsburgh Classical Academy student, David McIntyre (11-year-old), was killed last night in his home. David was well-liked by students and staff.  The 6th grader enjoyed art and reading, and he would often be found in the school's library.

David's brother, a Pittsburgh Carrick student (16-year-old), is currently listed in critical condition, as a result of injuries he received during the shooting.

Our thoughts are with the family at this time as they deal with this tragedy.

We care a great deal about the health and wellness of all of our students.  Our Student Assistance Support team is monitoring the effects of this tragedy at both schools.  Counselors are at Pittsburgh Classical Academy to provide support to any student or staff who may need it.  A letter is being sent home to families at Pittsburgh Classical today that shares strategies for supporting their children in coping with this loss."

Police haven't said whether they have a motive or if they know the identity of the gunman.

“The family doesn't know. It doesn't seem random. It was so specific. The front door was open. The shots were fired at the children. It's senseless violence,” Lauren Darbouze, an attorney and friend of the family, said.

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto pledged the support of city investigators as everyone seeks to answer the question of “why” this happened.

“Pittsburgh Police will be working with them just as much as we possibly can,” he said.

The boys’ mother and family members are said to be devastated but hopeful that somebody knows something and will come forward.

“They appreciate the outpouring of love and support from the community,” Darbouze said. “They're asking we respect their privacy at this point.”

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help the family with funeral costs and medical bills. CLICK HERE for more information.

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