Man Arrested in Fatal Drive-By Shooting of 18-Month-Old Boy in Pittsburgh

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By Wire Service
May 30, 2022US News
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Man Arrested in Fatal Drive-By Shooting of 18-Month-Old Boy in Pittsburgh
Police investigate the scene of a drive-by shooting in downtown Pittsburgh on May 29, 2022. (WTAE)

A man has been arrested after an 18-month-old boy was killed in a drive-by shooting in Pittsburgh, authorities said.

The boy and his mother were in a vehicle in the 100 block of Fourth Avenue when the shooting happened around 2:44 p.m. Sunday, the Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety said.

Authorities arrested a 26-year old man who has been charged with “Homicide and Criminal Conspiracy for his involvement,” according to a statement from the department.

The child has been identified as De’Avry Thomas, authorities said.

“When first responders arrived, they located the child with a gunshot wound inside a vehicle,” the department said.

“The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.”

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