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October 17, 2019

Fatal shooting at McKeesport Family Dollar

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

A fatal shooting at a Family Dollar store in McKeesport caused a large police presence on Versailles Avenue Thursday morning.

Dwayne Fuller, 24, of Homestead was pronounced dead shortly after noon, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Police said the shooting is “targeted.” Detectives are searching for two suspects, but ACPD has not released further information about those suspects.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact ACPD at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous. ACPD can also be reached via social media.

Family Dollar corporate spokesman Randy Guiler confirmed Thursday afternoon no store employees were wounded during the incident.

“We are aware of the tragic incident and are cooperating with the local authorities on their investigation,” he said. “While shaken by the incident, we are thankful that our associates are safe.”

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