Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that left a 17-year-old boy dead early Sunday morning in Downtown Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n
At approximately 12:15 a.m., officers with the Pittsburgh Police Department Zone 2 responded to the area of Penn Avenue and 7th Street for reports of a shooting.<\/p>\n
When officers arrived, they found an unconscious 17-year-old male lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the chest. Pittsburgh EMS transported the victim to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite medical efforts, he was later pronounced deceased. He has been identified as Alijah Thomas-Hayden.<\/p>\n
Investigators detained 15-year-old Riley Doubt, who was taken to police headquarters for questioning in connection with the incident.<\/p>\n
According to authorities, surveillance footage captured a brief altercation between the two teens prior to the shooting. Investigators say the video shows a \u201ctussle\u201d between Thomas-Hayden and Doubt before the two separated.<\/p>\n
Police allege that moments later, Doubt pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the victim. The footage reportedly shows Thomas-Hayden falling out of view as Doubt fled the scene. Investigators stated that Thomas-Hayden did not appear to be armed at the time of the shooting.<\/p>\n
During questioning, authorities say Doubt claimed he believed Thomas-Hayden had a gun, though he admitted he never actually saw one. He also allegedly told investigators that he disposed of the firearm in a portable toilet after the incident.<\/p>\n
Doubt is facing multiple charges, including criminal homicide, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a firearm by a minor, and tampering with evidence.<\/p>\n
The case remains under investigation by detectives with the Violent Crime Unit as authorities continue reviewing evidence and surveillance footage.<\/p>\n
Officials say no further details are available at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"