In the early morning hours of Sunday, July 24, 2022, the life of 38-year-old Alon 'Beno' Carrington was tragically cut short in a shooting in Braddock, Pennsylvania. Responding to reports of gunfire at approximately 1:48 a.m., police discovered Carrington on the 800 block of Braddock Avenue with at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Alon Carrington, a male resident of Braddock, was on the verge of a new chapter in his life as an expectant father. His family and friends were left reeling from the sudden and violent loss, remembering him as a man with an infectious smile and a great spirit that could light up a room. The community gathered for a balloon release to honor his memory and to make a plea for an end to the gun violence that had taken him from them.
In the wake of the shooting, Allegheny County homicide detectives launched an investigation into Carrington's death. Authorities urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in their efforts to piece together the events of that fatal morning. Despite the public's pleas for answers and justice for the young father-to-be, no arrests have been announced in connection with the murder of Alon Carrington. The case remains an open investigation, leaving a community to mourn and a family to await the day when those responsible for his death are held accountable.
