Father and son die in fatal Pleasant Hills shooting
Fatal Pleasant Hills shooting death of Bradley Dawson and Edgar Dawson
Emergency services arrived at a residence on Nantucket Drive in Pleasant Hills following a disturbance call reported just before Labor Day dawn. Authorities confirmed the tragic incident has been resolved, with two individuals pronounced deceased at the scene. The deceased have been identified as father and son, Bradley Dawson, aged 38, and Edgar Dawson, age 72. Both victims were pronounced dead due to single gunshot wounds. The Allegheny County Police Department has taken over the ongoing investigation, confirming all parties connected to the incident have been identified. Despite the active probe, law enforcement officials reported no active threats to the public safety at this time. Neighbors reported hearing multiple explosive sounds consistent with gunfire before emergency responders arrived at the residence. The South Hills Area Council of Governments dispatched a specialized team to secure the scene after initial entry attempts proved unresponsive. A close associate of the deceased present at the location described the father and son as well-liked community members. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office is performing the official autopsy procedures to determine the exact cause of death. This tragic event has prompted an emotional response within the local community, with many expressing shock and sympathy for the sudden loss of two family members. Law enforcement continues to gather evidence at the crime scene while providing support services to affected residents in the neighborhood. The investigation remains open as officials work to piece together the complete sequence of events leading to this devastating outcome.
