On April 23, 2023, a shooting in the front yard of a Jefferson Hills home left 48-year-old Jason Steiner dead and two other people critically wounded. The confrontation, described as between two families who were acquainted but not neighbors, began about 4:13 p.m. Witnesses said a man was seen swinging a bat and shouting, then retrieved a firearm from his vehicle and aimed it at the house; at least 12 shots were reported. Steiner, a crane specialist who enjoyed the outdoors, was killed in the exchange. Authorities detained and interviewed all involved and are consulting with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office; no charges had been filed as of the last update. The investigation remains active and police say there is no ongoing threat to the community.

If anyone has information about what happened on Siler Drive that afternoon, contact the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-255-8477.