Whitehall suspect killed in shooting; police execute arrest warrant

A 54-year-old Whitehall man was shot and killed Tuesday morning after opening fire on agents and police from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office who were executing a search warrant, according to Allegheny County police.

Authorities said they arrived at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Parkline Drive shortly after 6 a.m. The man they were looking for was suspected of having illegal firearms inside, police said.

When officers tried to enter the apartment, the man fired several shots, backed away and then reappeared to open fire again, police said.

Police said they returned fire, hitting the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. None of the officers were injured, TribLive news partner WTAE reported.

The district homicide squad has launched an investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the County Police Helpline at 1-833-255-8477. Callers may remain anonymous.