In the early morning hours of a Sunday in late August 2015, the Perry South neighborhood of Pittsburgh was shattered by a fatal burst of gunfire. Matthew Vearnon, a 31-year-old male, was killed in the violent exchange that unfolded on his own street. The incident began just before 1:30 a.m. on the 200 block of Chester Avenue when a trio of armed men allegedly attempted to force their way into a residence.
Alerted to the commotion, Vearnon stepped out of his home and confronted the group.
A gunfight erupted between Vearnon and the three individuals. In the ensuing exchange of fire, Vearnon was struck. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:50 a.m.
At the time of the initial reports, the investigation into the shooting was in its early stages and remained ongoing. No immediate arrests were made, and the identities of the three armed men who fled the scene were not publicly released. The case was one of two fatal shootings that occurred in Pittsburgh that same night, leaving the community on edge. Further details regarding any suspects, arrests, or the conclusion of the investigation have not been made available in subsequent reports.
