PENN HILLS, Pa. — Allegheny County police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in Penn Hills Monday evening.
Residents reported shots fired just before 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Blackadore Avenue and Beechford Road.
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Police responded and found the man, Brian Dalton, 26, shot multiple times on the side of the road.
Dalton, of Penn Hills, was pronounced dead at the scene. He grew up less than 500 feet from where his body was found, according to a man claiming to be his father.
His murder is the fourth in Penn Hills so far this year and the second deadly shooting this week.
Man found shot to death on side of Penn Hills road identified. His father (pictured right) shared this photo with me the two of them took just a couple weeks ago. #WPXI https://t.co/CzhIDtLWEF pic.twitter.com/ObHzR8k2gg
— Marlisa Goldsmith (@MarlisaTV) November 13, 2018
Dalton leaves behind a young daughter.
A car was spotted fleeing the scene. Police have not released a description.
Homicide detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the Allegheny County police tip line at 1-833-255-8477.
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