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Man, woman dead in Homestead double homicide

HOMESTEAD, Pa. — A man and woman were shot and killed in Homestead on Tuesday, Allegheny County police say.

Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of West 15th Avenue around 4:15 p.m. When they arrived, they found the man and the woman dead. They were identified by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office as Antoinette Porterfield, 45, of Homestead, and John West, 54, of West Mifflin.

Channel 11 could see SWAT crews at the scene.

We’re working to learn more information on any potential suspects.

Police told Channel 11 the shooting was targeted and there is no danger to the public at this time.

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