Tanner Joseph Morton, a 16-year-old male from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically passed away on August 19, 2020. He was walking near Mount Washington Park when he was shot. His friends rushed him to his parents' house, but he later died at the hospital. The incident occurred around 7 p.m., and when officers arrived, they found a car that had been hit by a bullet but could not find a victim or suspected shooter nearby.
Tanner's mother, Velma Palombia, believes her son was targeted because of a
past disagreement. She has an idea who the shooter might be but no one has been charged yet. The family is urging the public to come forward with any information that could help solve the case.
The investigation into Tanner's death is ongoing, and the police are actively seeking information from the community. His mother has shared her heartbreaking story, expressing the immense pain and loss she feels. The family has also set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses.
It's a tragic and heartbreaking case, and the community continues to hope for justice for Tanner and his family.
