A Washington, Pa., man died after he was shot in the city on Monday morning.
Nasstylejah Wilkerson, 28, was pronounced dead in the emergency department of UPMC Washington Hospital following the shooting reported at about 11:45 a.m. near the intersection of West Walnut and North Franklin streets, according to Washington County Coroner S. Timothy Warco.
Rulings on the cause and manner of death were pending results of an autopsy and an investigation by city police.
Police told TribLive news partner WTAE that sheriff’s deputies, who were presenting a school program at nearby John F.Kennedy Elementary, escorted children to safety from the playground.
Representatives from the Diocese of Pittsburgh told the station that students who were inside classrooms were moved away from windows as a safety precaution and messages were sent notifying parents and guardians that everyone at the school was safe.
Police said they would like to hear from anyone who has information about the shooting or captured related video footage.