Man Killed In Swissvale Shooting

SWISSVALE (KDKA) -- Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Friday night.

According to emergency dispatchers, it happened in the 7700-block of Westmoreland Avenue around 9:15 p.m.

The victim, 20-year-old Javon Thornton, suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

He was taken to the hospital in critical condition where he later died.

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