Anthony Lofton, a 22-year-old male from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, was tragically found shot to death on March 13, 2022. Lofton, who was African American, was discovered in Derby Alley around 6:30 a.m. by a passerby who reported the incident to the police. An autopsy confirmed that Lofton died from a gunshot wound to the head.
The investigation led to the arrest of Brook Lynn Lank, a 24-year-old woman from Pittsburgh, who was in a relationship with Lofton. According to police reports, Lank admitted to shooting Lofton during an altercation while they were driving to McKeesport. She claimed that Lofton had threatened her with a gun, and during the ensuing struggle, she took the gun and shot him multiple times. Lank then allegedly panicked and left Lofton's body in the alley before returning home to clean the car.
Lank was charged with criminal homicide and abuse of a corpse. Surveillance footage and a rental car agreement helped police track down Lank and link her to the crime. The car, a burgundy Ford Taurus, was found with blood stains and was traced back to Lank through its GPS locator. Lank was taken into custody and faced a preliminary hearing for the charges.
The case drew significant attention due to the violent nature of the crime and the subsequent investigation that led to Lank's arrest. The Allegheny County Police Department conducted a thorough investigation, including reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, to build a case against Lank.
This tragic incident highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of addressing such issues to prevent future occurrences. The community continues to mourn the loss of Anthony Lofton and seek justice for his untimely death.
