Three men charged in deadly 2024 Penn Hills shooting

Vanderlee Stevenson was killed in the 2024 incident, authorities say

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

Three men - Trevor Twyman, Kelshon Lovelace, and Lemoyne Williams - have been charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy, and firearms violations in connection with the 2024 shooting death of Vanderlee Stevenson in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. Investigators say they used witness interviews and surveillance footage to determine the three men were responsible for the deadly incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence and homicides remain a major public safety concern in the Pittsburgh region, with this case highlighting the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of such crimes and bring those responsible to justice.

The details

According to authorities, Stevenson was shot multiple times along Universal Road in Penn Hills in December 2024. A few hours after the shooting, Trevor Twyman showed up at a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand. Through witness interviews and surveillance video, investigators were able to determine that Twyman, along with Kelshon Lovelace and Lemoyne Williams, were responsible for Stevenson's killing. Williams was taken into custody on Thursday, while Twyman and Lovelace were already in custody on unrelated criminal charges.

  • Vanderlee Stevenson was killed in December 2024.
  • Twyman showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound a few hours after the shooting.
  • Charges were filed against the three men on February 27, 2026.

The players

Trevor Twyman

One of the three men charged in the 2024 shooting death of Vanderlee Stevenson.

Kelshon Lovelace

One of the three men charged in the 2024 shooting death of Vanderlee Stevenson.

Lemoyne Williams

One of the three men charged in the 2024 shooting death of Vanderlee Stevenson.

Vanderlee Stevenson

The 21-year-old man who was shot and killed in Penn Hills in 2024.

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What’s next

The three men charged in the case are expected to appear in court in the coming weeks as the legal proceedings continue.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenges of gun violence and homicides in the Pittsburgh region, and the importance of thorough investigations and bringing those responsible to justice in order to promote public safety.