Suspect Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting In New Kensington

NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) - A suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting in New Kensington.

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The incident happened on Stevenson Boulevard and Fourth Street on Friday.

Police said they received multiple calls around 2:30 p.m. for a man walking with a shotgun.

The man, identified as 62-year-old Marc Morgan of Upper Burrell Township, was found by police on Center Avenue.

Officers shot Morgan when he brandished the shotgun at police, the city said in a release.

He was pronounced dead at the scene around 4 p.m.

The shooting is being investigated by the Westmoreland County DA's Office.

Several departments responded to the scene.

In a new press release sent on March 15, it was stated that the Slater Funeral Home of New Kensington will handle Morgan's funeral arrangements.

Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.

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