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Search underway for shooting suspect who fled from police in McKees Rocks

Taelaun Claybourne Allegheny County police are asking for help locating 21-year-old Taelaun Claybourne after they say he fled from officers in McKees Rocks. He's wanted on several charges including criminal attempted homicide and aggravated assault. (Allegheny County Police)

MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. — An search is underway for a fugitive who police say fled from them in McKees Rocks.

Allegheny County police said officers attempted to take 21-year-old Taelaun Claybourne into custody in the area of Broadway Avenue.

Claybourne is wanted in connection with a double shooting in McKees Rocks back on May 29. A man and a woman were shot on Locust Street in Hays Manor. They both were listed in stable condition at the time. Police said that Claybourne is a former felon and was not permitted to have a firearm. Claybourne was charged with multiple counts of criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and firearms-related offenses.

Claybourne is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds, has tattoos on his face and neck and was last seen wearing no shirt and dark-colored pants.

If seen, police are asking the public not to approach Claybourne and call 911 immediately. Police said he is considered armed and dangerous.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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