Topline: In a significant development, authorities have released new details regarding the Bloomfield homicide case, shedding light on the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident.
Published: May 15, 2023 8:00 am ET
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Lukas Kislak. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Ricky Esquivel / Pexels.
Pittsburgh, PA (PPP)— A 33-year-old man has been charged with criminal homicide and other offenses in connection with a shooting that took place in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood.
The incident, which occurred on March 26, resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to the head. The suspect, identified as Lukas Kislak of Braddock, was apprehended shortly after the incident and now faces charges related to the shooting and possession of a firearm.
At approximately 2:35 p.m. that day, officers in Zone 5 responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts in the vicinity of Corday Way and Pearl Street. Upon arrival, emergency services personnel discovered an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, later identified as Alexander Yerkey from Bethel Park, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident also caused damage to a nearby residence, with bullet holes found in the house. Authorities recovered casings at the scene, providing evidence of the shots fired. Police swiftly took one person into custody, and a firearm believed to be related to the incident was seized.
According to court documents, a witness observed Yerkey riding his bike along Corday Way at approximately 2:30 p.m. Moments later, upon reaching Pearl Street, the witness reported hearing screaming and a gunshot. Reacting swiftly, the witness rushed to Yerkey’s side and observed the assailant walking away. With quick thinking, the witness managed to capture photos of the suspect, aiding law enforcement in locating him a few blocks away. Furthermore, investigators revealed that the homicide was captured on a nearby surveillance camera, providing crucial additional evidence.
Name: Lukas Kislak
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-0-03
Docket Number: MJ-05003-CR-0001705-2023
Date Filed: March 26, 2023
Bail: N/A
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Bail denied.
Criminal Charges
- Criminal homicide (Homicide 1)
- Discharge firearm into occupied structure (Felony 3)
- Firearms not to be carried without a license (Misdemeanor 1)
- Recklessly endangering another person (Misdemeanor 2)
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Lukas Kislak. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Ricky Esquivel / Pexels.
Pittsburgh, PA (PPP)— A 33-year-old man has been charged with criminal homicide and other offenses in connection with a shooting that took place in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood.
The incident, which occurred on March 26, resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to the head. The suspect, identified as Lukas Kislak of Braddock, was apprehended shortly after the incident and now faces charges related to the shooting and possession of a firearm.
At approximately 2:35 p.m. that day, officers in Zone 5 responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts in the vicinity of Corday Way and Pearl Street. Upon arrival, emergency services personnel discovered an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, later identified as Alexander Yerkey from Bethel Park, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident also caused damage to a nearby residence, with bullet holes found in the house. Authorities recovered casings at the scene, providing evidence of the shots fired. Police swiftly took one person into custody, and a firearm believed to be related to the incident was seized.
According to court documents, a witness observed Yerkey riding his bike along Corday Way at approximately 2:30 p.m. Moments later, upon reaching Pearl Street, the witness reported hearing screaming and a gunshot. Reacting swiftly, the witness rushed to Yerkey’s side and observed the assailant walking away. With quick thinking, the witness managed to capture photos of the suspect, aiding law enforcement in locating him a few blocks away. Furthermore, investigators revealed that the homicide was captured on a nearby surveillance camera, providing crucial additional evidence.
Name: Lukas Kislak
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-0-03
Docket Number: MJ-05003-CR-0001705-2023
Date Filed: March 26, 2023
Bail: N/A
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Bail denied.
Criminal Charges
- Criminal homicide (Homicide 1)
- Discharge firearm into occupied structure (Felony 3)
- Firearms not to be carried without a license (Misdemeanor 1)
- Recklessly endangering another person (Misdemeanor 2)
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Published: May 15, 2023 8:00 am ET
Lukas Kislak. Mugshot provided by the Allegheny County Jail. Background photo credit: Ricky Esquivel / Pexels.
Pittsburgh, PA (PPP)— A 33-year-old man has been charged with criminal homicide and other offenses in connection with a shooting that took place in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood.
The incident, which occurred on March 26, resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man who sustained a gunshot wound to the head. The suspect, identified as Lukas Kislak of Braddock, was apprehended shortly after the incident and now faces charges related to the shooting and possession of a firearm.
At approximately 2:35 p.m. that day, officers in Zone 5 responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts in the vicinity of Corday Way and Pearl Street. Upon arrival, emergency services personnel discovered an adult male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim, later identified as Alexander Yerkey from Bethel Park, was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.
The incident also caused damage to a nearby residence, with bullet holes found in the house. Authorities recovered casings at the scene, providing evidence of the shots fired. Police swiftly took one person into custody, and a firearm believed to be related to the incident was seized.
According to court documents, a witness observed Yerkey riding his bike along Corday Way at approximately 2:30 p.m. Moments later, upon reaching Pearl Street, the witness reported hearing screaming and a gunshot. Reacting swiftly, the witness rushed to Yerkey’s side and observed the assailant walking away. With quick thinking, the witness managed to capture photos of the suspect, aiding law enforcement in locating him a few blocks away. Furthermore, investigators revealed that the homicide was captured on a nearby surveillance camera, providing crucial additional evidence.
Name: Lukas Kislak
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Agency: Pittsburgh Police Department
Court: Magisterial District Court 05-0-03
Docket Number: MJ-05003-CR-0001705-2023
Date Filed: March 26, 2023
Bail: N/A
Confinement: Allegheny County Jail
Confinement Reason: Bail denied.
Criminal Charges
- Criminal homicide (Homicide 1)
- Discharge firearm into occupied structure (Felony 3)
- Firearms not to be carried without a license (Misdemeanor 1)
- Recklessly endangering another person (Misdemeanor 2)
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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