Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Aliquippa,Pa.) Sheldon Jeter, Jr., 22 of Aliquippa is lodged in the Beaver County Jail without bond on a criminal homicide charge in the death of Tyric Pugh, 30, from Aliquippa.. At 11:41 p.m. Friday night Aliquippa Police were dispatched to an area of Kiehl St. after it was reported by citizens a man was found lying on the roadway. When Aliquippa Police arrived on scene it was determined the victim was found to have multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead Aliquippa Police requested the fire department respond to the scene and that PSP assume the primary investigation into Pugh’s homicide.. A press conference will be held at 11:30 a.m. today at the PSP’s Beaver Barracks.
The scene was secured and processed by PSP’S FORENSIC SERVICE UNIT. Evidence located at the scene consisted of 7 .380 spent shell casings His wallet and cell phone were found in his pockets. The evidence was photographed , secured and taken to PSP to be logged into evidence.
Troopers went to Pugh’s address in attempts to locate his family, and located Sheldon Jeter who advised them he was with Pugh earlier in the evening. Troopers obtained. info that showed the 2 men had been at Bruster’s in Hopewell Twp. earlier in the evening along with Emanuel and Michael Moreland. Video surveilance showed the 4 men together at Bruster’s . Troopers viewed video footage prior to arriving at 127 Orchard St. that showed Jeter’ vehicle coming off Kiehl St., and turing on to Franklin Ave, shortly after Pugh was shot and killed. Jeter provided contradicting information when interviewed about what time he left his residence and the last time he was with Pugh. Throughout the investigation numerous interviews were conducted by PSP , and video surveillance contradicted Jeter’s account of events he provided to PSP during interviews.. PSP were assisted by Aliquippa Police and Fire Departments ,the District Attorney’s office, and the Coroner’s office.
