Third suspect arrested in North Side shooting that killed 3 people

PITTSBURGH — Police have arrested the third suspect in a shooting on Pittsburgh’s North Side that killed three people.

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Samuel Pegues, 30, is charged in connection with the Oct. 15 shooting on Cedar Avenue. He was taken into custody Thursday night.

Pegues has been charged with homicide, aggravated assault, person not to possess a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license and criminal conspiracy.

The other two suspects, Jaylone Hines, 21, and Charron Troutman, 19, were arrested Wednesday. They are being held in the Allegheny County Jail.

According to court documents, Pegues shot and killed John Hornezes, who police said was also shooting that night.

Six people were shot outside Hornezes’ funeral last week. Police have arrested two people in connection to that shooting.

Pegues is not accused in the deaths of Betty Averett and Jacquelyn Mehalic, innocent bystanders who were killed Oct. 15.

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

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