Teenager Dead, Another Critically Injured in Penn Hills Shooting
An 18-year-old was killed and a 17-year-old was critically injured in a shooting that occurred inside a home on Keefer Drive in Penn Hills early Tuesday morning. Investigators believe the shooting took place inside the residence, and the injured teen…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 18, 2026 —
An 18-year-old has died and a 17-year-old is in critical condition following a shooting incident early Tuesday morning in Penn Hills. The incident occurred inside a residence on Keefer Drive.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Preliminary information suggests the incident took place within the home on Keefer Drive. The exact timeline of events and the sequence leading up to the shooting are still under investigation.
The surviving teenager, who is 17 years old, sustained critical injuries. It is believed that this individual may have sought assistance or refuge at a location on Anthon Drive after the shooting occurred. The nature of the injuries sustained by the 17-year-old has not been disclosed.
Investigators are working to piece together the events of the early morning. The cause of the shooting and the identities of those involved have not yet been released. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Jess Shannon on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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