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Morning Roundup: Police say juvenile injured in Braddock shooting

Paul Guggenheimer
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Police in Braddock investigate the scene Wednesday morning of an apparent shooting along Sixth Street.

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, July 19:

Police say juvenile injured in Braddock shooting

Pennsylvania State Police said one person was injured in a shooting early Wednesday morning in Braddock.

Emergency dispatchers said police were called to the 200 block of 6th Street around 1 a.m.

Police said someone fired multiple times at an occupied residence and vehicle. One juvenile was struck in the rear end while seated in the vehicle. They were taken to the hospital.

The incident is under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police in Pittsburgh at 412-787-2000.


Water main break shuts down Route 65 in Ben Avon

A water main break Wednesday morning has caused issues for commuters along Route 65 in Ben Avon.

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A water main break along Route 65 in Ben Avon causes troubles for commuters early Wednesday.

According to Allegheny County 911 dispatchers, the break happened around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday near Laurel Avenue.

As of 7 a.m., one lane is open in either direction, but traffic is slow moving through the area.


Bees swarm fallen tree in Elizabeth

Clearing a tree that fell onto Rainbow Run Road in Elizabeth Township early Wednesday appears to be more of a task than usual. Police say the tree is surrounded by an aggressive swarm of bees, according to Tribune-Review news partner WTAE.

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Police said a tree that fell early Wednesday is blocking part of Rainbow Run Road and is being guarded by an aggressive swarm of bees.

Police said Route 136 has been shut down at the intersection of Kelly Hollow Road.

The fire department said a crew was being brought in to deal with the bees.


Driver hospitalized after vehicle goes over hillside

The driver of a vehicle that went over a hillside in Westmoreland County on Wednesday morning has been taken to a hospital.

Emergency responders were called to the scene around 4:30 a.m. in the area of Mount Joy Road and East Main Street. No one else was reported to be injured, officials said.

Police are investigating what caused the crash.


Police say bartender stole cash from Rivers Casino

Pennsylvania State Police said a bartender at Rivers Casino is expected to be charged for stealing $4,450 from his cash draw over a period of 24 days.

The 50-year-old man, who police did not identify, allegedly stole the money between June 17 and July 10.

State police are continuing the investigation.

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