PITCAIRN, PA – A 16-year-old boy has been charged as an adult in connection with a double shooting that left two other teens dead in Pitcairn in June.
Allegheny County Police announced the arrest Wednesday, identifying the suspect as 16-year-old Jamon Brookins.
Detectives say Brookins is accused of shooting and killing 16-year-old Tyrant Sutton and 16-year-old Isiah McCarthy on Shaw Alley near Wood Street on June 26.
Key Points
• Two 16-year-old victims were found shot and later pronounced dead at a local hospital
• Police say 16-year-old Jamon Brookins is charged as an adult with two counts of criminal homicide and robbery
• Investigators identified Brookins through surveillance footage and witness interviews
Deadly shooting in Shaw Alley
The shooting was reported at 3:01 p.m. on June 26, when County 9-1-1 received calls about gunfire in the area of Shaw Alley and Wood Street. Responding officers found Sutton and McCarthy suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
Investigation and arrest
The Allegheny County Police Department’s Homicide Unit took over the case, conducting interviews and reviewing surveillance footage from the area. Detectives determined that Brookins was responsible for the shooting and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
Charges filed against teenage suspect
Authorities confirmed Brookins was taken into custody and charged as an adult with two counts of criminal homicide and one count of robbery. Police have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Community reaction and next steps
The fatal shooting of two teenagers has shaken the Pitcairn community, prompting renewed calls for efforts to address youth violence in Allegheny County. Brookins is being held pending a preliminary hearing in adult court. County police continue to urge anyone with additional information about the incident to contact their Homicide Unit.