Kevin Walter, an 18-year-old white male, was shot and killed inside a home on Keefer Drive in Penn Hills, a Pittsburgh suburb, in the early morning hours of August 18, 2026. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner confirmed a gunshot wound to the chest as the cause of death. A 17-year-old male was also critically injured and was found on Anthon Drive, a street away from the Keefer Drive residence, then taken to a local hospital.

Investigators recovered rifle and handgun shell casings at the Keefer Drive home, indicating at least two different firearms were used. Allegheny County Police say one or two other individuals may have been involved and fled the scene. The Homicide Unit is leading the investigation; no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

Anyone who was in the Keefer Drive or Anthon Drive area early on August 18 or who has information that could help the investigation is asked to contact investigators.