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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.
3rd suspect arrested in connection with fatal West End stabbing
The third suspect in connection to a fatal stabbing in Pittsburgh was taken into custody in Greensburg on Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh police announced Saturday that Logan Smetanka, 20, was taken into custody by Greensburg police in connection to a March 22 stabbing that killed Marc Kovach, 37, at an abandoned house in Pittsburgh’s West End.
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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