'This is not a street crime,' borough police chief says

Two people, ages 19 and 15, were shot to death Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide that also saw a third person injured, police said."There were cops, medics, people screaming and scattering everywhere," neighbor Christina Seeman said. "Next thing I know I heard a lady screaming out, 'Is my husband dead? Is my husband dead?'"Video: Watch the latest report from Bob MayoRyzel Barrett, 19, killed Taevon Harris, 15, outside a home on East 15th Avenue, then shot a 42-year-old man who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to Allegheny County homicide investigators."We do believe the 19-year-old shot the 15-year-old in the back yard, and then went into the home and shot the adult, and then shot himself," Lt. Andrew Schurman said.Harris' family said the boy was taking out the trash when Barrett shot him multiple times and left him in the alley. They said they didn't know of any ongoing dispute between the two.“What I can tell you right now is this is not a street crime,” Homestead Police Chief Jeffrey Desimone said. “It’s more of a family squabble, domestic-type situation.”The Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Harris and Barrett were neighbors.County police said the investigation is continuing.Download the WTAE app for your phone or tablet to stay updated with breaking news throughout the day. (Free in your app store.)Follow updates from Pittsburgh's Action News 4 reporter Katelyn Sykes on Twitter @KatelynsWTAE.10925658

Two people, ages 19 and 15, were shot to death Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide that also saw a third person injured, police said.

"There were cops, medics, people screaming and scattering everywhere," neighbor Christina Seeman said. "Next thing I know I heard a lady screaming out, 'Is my husband dead? Is my husband dead?'"


Video: Watch the latest report from Bob Mayo

Ryzel Barrett, 19, killed Taevon Harris, 15, outside a home on East 15th Avenue, then shot a 42-year-old man who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to Allegheny County homicide investigators.

"We do believe the 19-year-old shot the 15-year-old in the back yard, and then went into the home and shot the adult, and then shot himself," Lt. Andrew Schurman said.

Harris' family said the boy was taking out the trash when Barrett shot him multiple times and left him in the alley. They said they didn't know of any ongoing dispute between the two.

“What I can tell you right now is this is not a street crime,” Homestead Police Chief Jeffrey Desimone said. “It’s more of a family squabble, domestic-type situation.”

The Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that Harris and Barrett were neighbors.

County police said the investigation is continuing.

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Follow updates from Pittsburgh's Action News 4 reporter Katelyn Sykes on Twitter @KatelynsWTAE.

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