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Homestead Shooting Leaves One Person Hospitalized

Early this morning, a shooting incident occurred in Homestead, resulting in one individual being hospitalized. According to Allegheny County Police, a man was shot in the back and is currently in stable condition at a local hospital.

The incident took place at approximately 4:20 a.m. in the 1000 block of West Street. First responders arrived at the scene to find the victim, whose identity has not been disclosed by the police, with a single gunshot wound to his back.

County police spokesman Jim Madalinsky confirmed that the victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, county police detectives have launched an investigation into the shooting.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist the investigation. If you have any details that could be helpful, please contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-255-8477. Callers can choose to remain anonymous.

Beaver County Man Fatally Injured in Crescent Township Crash

Yesterday afternoon, a tragic motor vehicle crash claimed the life of a man from Beaver County. The accident occurred at the intersection of McGovern Boulevard and Purdy Road in Crescent Township, according to reports from TribLive news partner WTAE.

The victim has been identified as Gary Kunder, a 42-year-old resident of Rochester. Unfortunately, Kunder succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital.

There were no other reported injuries resulting from the crash. Crescent Township police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Scottdale Teen Arrested for Assaulting Staff Member at Greensburg School

A 16-year-old girl from Scottdale has been arrested by Pennsylvania State Police for assaulting a staff member at Pressley Ridge Day School Greensburg. The incident occurred on January 9th at the school located along Bovard Luxor Road.

The victim, Maria Pitonyak, a 41-year-old resident of Mt. Pleasant, suffered injuries during the assault. The specific nature and severity of her injuries have not been disclosed by the authorities.

Pressley Ridge Day School Greensburg is a private educational institution catering to students between the ages of 5 and 21 with autism spectrum disorder or behavioral and mental health issues. The facility provides small class sizes and a dedicated team of professionals to support each student’s unique needs.

Vehicle Collides with PennDOT Dump Truck in Slippery Rock

No injuries were reported yesterday morning after a driver lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a PennDOT dump truck in Butler County. The incident occurred at the Sheetz on Franklin Street in Slippery Rock.

The driver, identified as Malcom Henry, a 24-year-old resident of Pittsgrove, entered the Sheetz parking lot but was unable to stop due to the snowfall and slippery road conditions. As a result, the vehicle collided with the parked PennDOT truck, causing moderate damage to its rear end and sand spreader.

Fortunately, Henry was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash, minimizing the risk of injury. State police are investigating the incident further.

Justin Vellucci is a TribLive reporter covering crime and public safety in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. A longtime freelance journalist and former reporter for the Asbury Park (N.J.) Press, he worked as a general assignment reporter at the Trib from 2006 to 2009 and returned in 2022. He can be reached at jvellucci@triblive.com.

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