Investigators say the daughter’s boyfriend was taken into custody after the Friday afternoon shooting.
DUQUESNE, Pa. — A father in his mid-60s was shot and killed Friday afternoon at the Hilltop Parkview Apartments on Duquesne Place Drive after an argument with his daughter’s boyfriend, according to police. Officers responded about 2:30 p.m., and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The boyfriend was detained as detectives began their investigation.
Police described the shooting as a domestic dispute that escalated inside the apartment complex. Allegheny County Police homicide detectives are leading the case, with Duquesne Police assisting. Authorities said the people involved knew one another and emphasized there was no threat to the wider public. The medical examiner’s office is working to confirm the victim’s identity and notify family. Investigators spent the evening interviewing witnesses and collecting surveillance video from the property to piece together the sequence of events.
Officers and medics were called to the 2600 block of Duquesne Place Drive shortly after 2:20 p.m. Residents reported hearing a brief argument followed by gunfire. Detectives marked evidence near an entrance walkway and searched for shell casings and a firearm. “It’s just so sad,” said resident Donald Larkins, who watched police secure the building. Another neighbor said officers moved quickly to clear hallways and check nearby units. By nightfall, marked patrol cars remained at the complex while detectives moved in and out with paper evidence bags.
Police said the boyfriend was taken into custody without incident and transported for questioning. Officials did not immediately release his name or the potential charges. The victim, described by police as a man in his mid-60s, was found with gunshot wounds and could not be revived by first responders. Detectives said all involved parties had been identified and that the case appeared contained to the dispute between the boyfriend and the woman’s father. Authorities did not detail what sparked the argument or whether prior calls for service had been made to the address. The apartment complex sits on a hill above the city’s main corridor and is bordered by a mix of single-family homes and small businesses.
Duquesne has experienced several shootings this year, including incidents tied to house gatherings and nightlife venues, but police said Friday’s case is a domestic conflict rather than a random attack. The Allegheny County Police Department routinely leads homicide investigations for suburban municipalities and coordinates with local departments on evidence processing and interviews. As detectives reviewed interior hallway cameras, they also checked exterior angles that could show who entered and left the building around the time of the shooting. Crime scene technicians photographed doorways, stairwells, and a parking lot where yellow tape blocked access most of the afternoon.
Officials said the next procedural steps include completing the autopsy, presenting findings to the district attorney’s office, and determining charges. If charges are approved, the boyfriend would be arraigned in Allegheny County, with a preliminary hearing to follow in district court. Police expect to release the victim’s name after the medical examiner confirms the identity and relatives are notified. Detectives plan to seek additional security footage from nearby properties and continue interviews through the weekend. Any formal briefing would likely be scheduled early next week, depending on case progress.
Neighbors described a tense few hours as officers closed off entrances and escorted residents. “We were told to stay inside while they worked,” said tenant Alicia Morris, who returned home to see cruisers lining the drive. Another resident said building staff checked on older tenants as investigators moved from floor to floor. By evening, the tape came down around some areas, but a marked unit remained posted near the driveway. The complex’s playground and courtyard were empty at sunset, and maintenance workers swept up debris as families returned from work and school.
As of Friday night, police said the investigation was active and that additional details would be released after the autopsy and interviews are complete. Detectives expect to submit their first report to the district attorney early this week, with any charging decisions to follow. The apartment complex reopened to residents, though officers planned extra patrols in the area through the weekend.
Author note: Last updated November 24, 2025.