Investigation Continues Into Fatal Hayride Shooting

September 13, 2021 4:14 am

NORTH VERSAILLES — One teen died and another one was injured after a shooting at the opening night of the Haunted Hills Hayride along Route 48 in North Versailles shortly before 8:30 p.m. Saturday. According to investigators, one of the teens was shot in the shoulder and was listed in stable condition at last check. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased teen as Steven Eason of Wilmerding (pictured). Eason was a student at Pittsburgh’s Central Catholic High School. Both teens were 15 years old. Police said Eason went to the attraction with a group of friends. While there, the group witnessed the second victim get into an argument with the suspect. They knew the second victim casually and went to help. That’s when police said the suspect drew a handgun and fire three times, hitting Eason and the other victim. The suspect then fled. He is believed to be between the ages of 15 and 17 and he was wearing dark clothing. Police said the incident occurred behind the ticket booth, near the entrance to get on the hayride and there was an estimated 50 to 100 people in the immediate area when the shooting started. (PHOTO: WPXI)