Crime & Safety
Report: Police Charge Suspect Now Wanted in Swissvale Man's Murder
Police are looking for the ex-husband of a woman in connection with the fatal shooting of her live-in boyfriend, according to various reports.
Allegheny County Police have charged David Edick, 27, of Brookline, with criminal homicide and burglary for the Aug. 31 shooting death of 27-year-old Ryan Beal. Beal was found dead at the bottom of a staircase inside his house in the 7400 block of Duquesne Avenue.
According to KDKA-TV, investigators believe Edick broke into his ex-wife’s apartment on Aug. 31 and shot Beal after fighting with the victim.
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Police believe Edick may have left the state and has family in the Syracuse, NY area, KDKA reports.
Edick is described as a white male, about 5 feet 7 inches, 150 pounds with brown hair and green eyes.Join Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.
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