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One person killed in shooting at an Elks Lodge in Westmoreland County

At least one person is dead after a shooting at a Westmoreland County Elks Lodge.

According to information provided to KDKA-TV, around 3 a.m., police were called to the Elks Lodge on 3rd Avenue in New Kensington for a reported shooting.

Once they arrived, they found a man had been shot, and they were taken to the hospital for treatment. The man was later pronounced dead.

Detectives from the Westmoreland County District Attorney's Office are assisting New Kensington Police with the investigation. 

When Tonni Saganis woke up Saturday morning to a police scene outside the Elks Lodge, just steps from her home, her mind went to a familiar place.

"Not surprised, here we go again," Saganis thought to herself.

She says they've had issues with the club in the past, seeing police here roughly once every one to two months.

"Fighting, shootings, late nights, out, noise disturbances," Saganis said.

It's scary," said another neighbor who didn't want to be identified. She said she feels safe living outside of the shootings that take place every so often, but says she feels shootings happen everywhere.

"I just don't be out. I go to work, I come back, I just don't be out hanging around," the neighbor said.

Saganis says she recognizes New Kensington has a bad reputation, and this latest shooting won't help, but she does feel safe here, saying the problems are isolated to the lodge.

"Typically, this is a really nice neighborhood. It's quiet, except for when the club opens," Saganis said.

No arrests have been made, and according to the district attorney's office, they are currently reviewing surveillance footage.

"I think they'll find whoever did it, and they'll be brought to justice," Saganis said.

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