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Juvenile killed in late-night shooting in Wilkinsburg

WILKINSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- Allegheny County Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Wilkinsburg on Sunday night.

Police say that the shooting happened along Hill Avenue just before 10:30 p.m.

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A juvenile was killed in a shooting along Hill Avenue in Wilkinsburg. Allegheny County Police are investigating.  KDKA Photojournalist Damian Catanza

When police arrived at the scene, they found a juvenile boy who had been shot.

He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. He was later identified as 16-year-old Kevin Wilson.

Homicide detectives are now leading the investigation into the deadly shooting. 

The Allegheny County Police Department's Homicide Unit responded to a request for assistance in Wilkinsburg.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.

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