Suspect arrested in fatal Pitcairn shooting

PITCAIRN, Pa. (KDKA) - A 21-year-old man was arrested on homicide charges in connection with a shooting in Pitcairn earlier this month.

Daniel Kelly is charged in 20-year-old Nykye Smith's death.

Daniel Kelly was charged after Nykye Smith was shot and killed on Robinson Street in Pitcairn. (Photo: Allegheny County Jail)

Smith was found shot in the head after police were called to Robinson Street for a reported shooting around 4 p.m. on Jan. 2. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Allegheny County police said homicide detectives determined Kelly was responsible for the shooting. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

Kelly will be taken to the Allegheny County Jail for processing. He's charged with criminal homicide and firearms violations.