Aliquippa police are continuing an investigation into a homicide that took place in the 2100 block of McMinn St. early Wednesday morning.

28-year-old Sjvante Gilliam, a Marine vet who received the Purple Heart after being injured in Afghanistan in 2010, was identified as the victim.

He was the father of 2, a 2005 Aliquippa graduate. He played basketball and football for the Quips.

Meanwhile, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano is reporting that City Council’s meeting was cancelled last evening. Mayor Dwan Walker and brother Donald’s uncle passed away.