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Pittsburg Police say man was shot and killed Saturday

61-year-old woman in custody

On Saturday, March 19, 2022, at approximately 12:45 a.m., law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department, and EMTs with Crawford County EMS, were dispatched to 111 W. Park St., in Pittsburg, in reference to a report of a shooting incident that had just occurred.

Officers arrived on scene and located a male victim who had received a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as 64yearold Harold L. Sheets, of Pittsburg.

Sheets was pronounced dead at the scene

61-year-old Verla L. Gilliland, of Pittsburg, was taken into custody and was transported to the police department for questioning.

Gilliland was subsequently placed under arrest for 2nd degree murder and was transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriffs Office for booking. Gilliland is being held in lieu of a $150,000.00 bond.

It is believed this shooting incident took place during an argument between Sheets and Gilliland

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this incident, or other crimes, is urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231 1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231TIPS (8477).

Callers may remain anonymous.

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