Man fatally shot by co-worker in Pittsburgh area, police say

A towing company employee fatally shot another employee after a fight on Wednesday evening in Springdale Township, police said.

In a news release, the Allegheny County Police Department said the shooting happened around 5 p.m. at Oak's Auto/Truck Service on School Street. At the scene, authorities said first responders found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

County police said preliminary information shows that an argument between the two employees escalated into a fight. During the physical confrontation, officials said one employee fatally shot the other. 

The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the man who died as Christopher Ashbaugh, 58. 

The alleged shooter, 32-year-old Niko Hostler of Verona, has been charged with criminal homicide, according to county police.

Anyone with information about the shooting can call the county police tip line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.