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Arrest warrant issued in fatal McKeesport shooting

MCKEESPORT, Pa. — An arrest warrant has been issued after a fatal shooting in McKeesport on Friday.

County police have determined that 25-year-old Vernon Dean Eutsey, of Pittsburgh, was the person responsible for the shooting.

Police, fire and EMS crews were called to the 100 block of Fifth Avenue at 1:35 p.m. Upon arrival, first responders found an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

The victim was identified by the medical examiner’s office as 22-year-old Michael Gunter.

Eutsey has been charged with criminal homicide, tampering with evidence, person not to possess firearms, and recklessly endangering another person.

Anyone with information concerning this shooting is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1(833)-ALL-TIPS.

Channel 11 is actively working to learn more. Stay with us for additional details.

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