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More than a dozen evidence markers found at fatal New Castle shooting scene

Dispatchers told 21 News that police are on scene at a home on E. Washington Street.

Wednesday, May 15th 2024, 4:08 AM EDT

By Corey Vallas

NEW CASTLE, Pa. - New Castle Police are investigating a fatal shooting Tuesday evening.

The shooting happened around 4:17 p.m. at a home in the 1400 block of E. Washington Street.

Officers found a man dead on the back porch with a gunshot wound to his chest.

Police believe the victim and at least one other person shot at each other near an alleyway.

More than a dozen evidence markers were placed near shell casings.

Detectives are interviewing witnesses to the shooting.

The New Castle Police Department said more information will be released when it becomes available.

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