Late on June 2, 2024, at about 3 a.m., a mass shooting at Ballers Hookah Lounge and Cigar Bar on Laketon Road in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania left two people dead and several wounded. Victims identified by investigators include 44-year-old Nathaniel Smiley Jr. of Pittsburgh and 28-year-old Stephanie Stuart of McKeesport. Seven others were injured; five were treated and released and two remained hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Allegheny County Police say an altercation inside the lounge escalated and multiple people fired guns. The establishment was operating without a liquor license at the time. Investigators determined through witness interviews and evidence that 42-year-old armed security guard Chaz Jackson was responsible for the death of Stephanie Stuart and for injuring at least one surviving victim; he was charged on July 1 with homicide, aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person. The investigation remains active and police are seeking information about other people involved.

If anyone has information about Nathaniel Smiley Jr., the shooting, or other people present that night, please contact the County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.