Tyrone Tomman, a 40-year-old African American man from Penn Hills, was tragically shot and killed on August 2, 2014, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Gentlemen motorcycle club. The incident occurred outside Art's Tavern on Penn Avenue in the Strip District. According to police reports, a dispute broke out between members of the Pittsburgh Gentlemen and a group of men from the North Side, who were complaining about the noise and parking issues caused by the motorcycles.
The altercation escalated, and shots were fired from a black SUV that sped away from the scene. Witnesses reported seeing someone shooting from the front and back windows of the vehicle. Tyrone Tomman was killed in the shooting, and five other members of the motorcycle club were injured, one critically. The police found a black SUV on fire on Francis Street, which they believed was connected to the shooting.
Following the incident, Kenneth Harrison, a 41-year-old man, was arrested on charges of criminal homicide, attempted homicide, and aggravated assault. He was believed to be one of the shooters involved in the incident. Harrison was charged with firing numerous shots at the victims as they left Art's Tavern.
The investigation into Tyrone Tomman's death revealed that the shooting was the result of a heated argument that turned violent. The police had a description of one of the shooters as a tall, heavy-set black man, approximately 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighing between 250 and 270 pounds. The case highlighted the dangers of disputes escalating into deadly violence and the impact it can have on families and communities.
Tyrone Tomman's death was a tragic loss for his family, friends, and the Pittsburgh Gentlemen motorcycle club. His memory lives on through those who knew and loved him.
