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Man accused of killing owner of Mogie's not competent to stand trial, lawyers say
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Lawyers defending the man accused of shooting and killing a Westmoreland County bar and restaurant owner said he's not competent to stand trial. Nathan Salem is accused of killing David "Mogie" Magill, the owner of Mogie's Irish Pub, on Dec. 21, 2023. Salem's lawyers are now waiting for the judge to rule on getting mental health care for him. The lawyers want the case put on hold until a competency hearing is conducted. In February, Salem went before a judge and all charges, including first-degree murder and criminal homicide, were held for court.During testimony in February, a possible motive behind the shooting was revealed where it was alleged Salem shot Magill because he believed he was a drug-dealing pedophile. Prosecutors denied that allegation, stressing there's no evidence behind the claim.Mogie's Irish Pub reopened on Jan. 29, with Magill's two kids taking over the business. They said they are focused on honoring their dad's legacy.At Mogie's, guests see the same staff and menu. But there are permanent reminders about Magill, like pictures with his cat and his daughter.Salem has been at the Westmoreland County Jail since the day of the shooting.
Judge acquits man who claimed self-defense in Carrick fatal bar shooting
A Pittsburgh man who claimed self-defense was found not guilty on Monday in a fatal shooting at a Carrick bar in December. Corey Rall, 26, of Carrick was charged with criminal homicide in the shooting death of Cole Kerns, 28, of East McKeesport on Dec. 3 at Sophie’s Saloon on Brownsville Road.
Third suspect arrested in stabbing death of Elliot man
ELLIOT, Pa. (KDKA) - A third suspect involved in a fatal stabbing in Elliot earlier this year is now behind bars.Pittsburgh Public Safety announced the arrest of 20-year-old Logan Smetanka on Saturday.Smetanka, 18-year-old Carlena Wells and 19-year-old Dominic Johnson are facing charges in the death of 37-year-old Marc Kovach.Kovach was found down a set of steps in front of an abandoned house on Steuben Street in March.
New police chief patrolling streets without state certification
NORTH BRADDOCK, Pa. — The chief of a new regional police department wears a badge, carries a gun and patrols the streets. But Action News Investigates has learned the chief is not state-certified as a police officer. Derrick Turner was hired in March to be chief of the Eastern...
Two vehicles damaged in head-on crash in Lower Burrell
LOWER BURRELL, Pa. — A head-on crash left two vehicles damaged in Lower Burrell, Westmoreland County. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Greensburg Road and Dutchman Run Road. While it was not immediately known if there were any injuries, there was an ambulance on...
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