WILKINSBURG, Pa. — Authorities are investigating the tragic death of a young man who was found shot multiple times inside a vehicle early Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025, in Wilkinsburg. The incident has left residents shaken and prompted a renewed call for community cooperation in addressing gun violence.

According to the Wilkinsburg Police Department, officers were dispatched around 7:36 a.m. to the 1600 block of Penn Avenue following reports of an unresponsive man inside a parked car. When officers arrived, they discovered 21-year-old Quaylyn Carter of Monroeville, who had sustained several gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, Carter was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Allegheny County Police Department Homicide Unit has joined local authorities in the investigation. Detectives are working to determine what led to the shooting and whether Carter may have been targeted. As of Tuesday evening, no suspects have been identified, and officials have not released details regarding a possible motive.

Investigators are canvassing the area for surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses in hopes of piecing together the sequence of events leading up to Carter’s death. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Allegheny County Police Tip Line at 1-833-ALL-TIPS, noting that anonymous tips are also accepted.

The news of Carter’s death has rippled through both Wilkinsburg and Monroeville, where friends and loved ones described him as a bright, caring young man with a promising future. Many have taken to social media to express heartbreak and frustration over the senseless violence that continues to affect communities across Allegheny County.

Police are urging residents to remain vigilant and to speak up if they saw or heard anything unusual in the area during the early morning hours. “Every piece of information matters,” officials said in a statement. “Community cooperation is essential in helping us bring justice for Quaylyn and his family.” The investigation remains ongoing.