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Story by Beaver County Radio Staff

(Beaver Falls, Pa.) The City of Beaver Falls Police Department stated via release that they are searching for 16-Year-Old Eric Anthony Krassman Jr. in connection with a homicide that occurred in the City on Wednesday night.

Chief David Johnson said that officers were dispatched to the area of the 300 block of 13th Street for a report of a male with a gunshot wound. When officers arrived and investigated it was found that a 16-year  old, later identified by the Allegheny County Coroner as Darrell Love, Jr., had sustained a gunshot wound to his head. Love was transported to a Pittsburgh Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators were able to determine that Love was shot by Krassman Jr., who then fled the scene before officers arrived. He is being charged with Criminal Homicide and Possession of a Firearm by a Minor. He is described as being 5ft. 5 in. tall Caucasian with blue eyes and weighing around 120 pounds.

Police are asking anyone with information of his whereabouts to call them at 724-775-0880. They are also stating to not approach or try to apprehend Krassman as he is considered armed and Dangerous. (No Picture supplied due to the suspect being a minor).