Suspect sought in shooting
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June 21, 2020

Suspect sought in shooting

By Mon Valley Independent

By Dave Williams

Trib Total Media

Police are seeking a suspect in the shooting death early Thursday of a Pittsburgh woman outside of a McKeesport bar.

Allegheny County Police identified the suspect as Gabrielle Parker, 33. They did not provide an address, but said she is known to frequent the McKeesport area.

According to police, first responders were called to the scene of a shooting in the 500 block of Fifth Avenue at about 1:40 a.m.

They found Ericka Stevens, 29, dead in a vehicle in a parking lot across the street from the bar. Police did not identify the bar.

Investigators learned there had been a fight inside the bar involving several people, including the victim and the suspect.

Parker faces charges of criminal homicide, conspiracy and carrying a gun without a license.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Allegheny County Police Tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477). Callers can remain anonymous. The county police can also be reached via their social media sites.

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