Employee charged in deadly shooting at Blawnox manufacturing plant

Sierra Rehm

March 19, 2024 at 2:48 PM·1 min read

A man has been charged in a Tuesday morning Blawnox shooting that killed a woman and left a man in critical condition.

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The Allegheny County Police Department says officers took Sean Black, 42, of Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County, into custody at Tri-Arc Manufacturing. He faces charges of homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person.

Black appeared in court Wednesday morning and was denied bail, according to court documents.

Police accuse Black of walking into Tri-Arc Manufacturing on Fountain Street and shooting two people. Courtney Smith, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man was taken to the hospital.

>>> BLAWNOX SHOOTING: Woman dead, man critically injured in shooting at manufacturing plant

Police say Black and the two victims were employees at Tri-Arc Manufacturing. Police believe the shooting is “domestic in nature.”

A Tri-Arc supervisor interviewed by police told investigators Black also pointed a gun at them but did not fire, according to court documents.

Jeff Eller, spokesperson for Tri-Arc, sent Channel 11 the following statement:

“We are working with law enforcement as they investigate, and they will be releasing information as appropriate. We are focusing on supporting our employees throughout this very difficult time.”

The plant will be closed Wednesday.

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