Man killed in Mercer County shooting; suspect in custody

SHARON, Pa. — A man was shot and killed on Sunday morning in Mercer County.

The Sharon Police Department says officers responded to a reported shooting at an apartment on Logan Avenue around 8:30 a.m.

When officers got on scene, they found a man shot and provided medical aid, but he died of his injuries.

The department identifies the man as Jesse Grover, 31.

A suspect, identified as Portez Smith, 25. was quickly taken into custody. He’s been charged with criminal homicide and a firearm violation.

Smith was taken to the Mercer County Jail to await arraignment.

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