MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Police Division is investigating the capturing loss of life of a younger man in Monroeville Saturday evening.

A mentor, Anthony Mock, who has been in fixed communication with the household, informed KDKA, that the younger man is 19-year-old Aceyn Ausbrook, who they referred to as Ace.

Ausbrook had his entire life forward of him after graduating from Gateway Excessive Faculty final 12 months, however family members consider he was within the flawed place on the flawed time.

Mock holding again tears, fascinated by Ausbrook.

“He was a younger champion and I beloved his coronary heart,” Mock stated.

He took Ausbrook below his wing and regarded him his son.

“He knew easy methods to be a younger man of character, a younger man of integrity,” Mock stated.

The 19-year-old’s life was lower quick Saturday evening at a celebration off Bellwood Avenue in Monroeville.

Police stated when first responders received to the scene they discovered Ausbrook shot within the torso. He later died on the hospital.

“I am devastated. I really feel like I misplaced part of me,” Mock stated.

Mock stated Ausbrook performed for the Gateway soccer group, and out of college, he hung out working for Mock’s customized jewellery enterprise.

“He discovered in a short time, and he was enthusiastic about it, and his pleasure for jewellery made me much more excited,” Mock stated.

Ultimately, Ausbrook could have made a profession out of it, however he additionally beloved landscaping. Nonetheless younger, he was determining what he wished to do along with his life, and Mock was proper there, giving him recommendation.

“Ensure that no matter process that you just tackle, no matter profession you tackle, you give your entire coronary heart and your thoughts into it,” Mock stated.

It is onerous for Mock to assume, Ausbrook will not have that chance anymore.

“The primary time he would really exit, it price him, and it is crushing me,” Mock stated.

Mock stated early on, Ausbrook’s mother taught him construction and self-discipline. Ausbrook wasn’t the sort to exit, however on Saturday he did, after ending work at Large Eagle.

“There’s so many issues in life they need to see, however you do not see it behind a jail cell and you do not see it within the coffin,” Mock stated.

He desires justice for Ausbrook, and he hopes Ausbrook may be an instance for others.

“I need these younger males to stay for one thing,” Mock stated.

The investigation is ongoing, and police have not made an arrest.

If in case you have any details about what occurred, name 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Suggestions may be submitted anonymously.

The Gateway Faculty District launched a press release:

“It’s with deep remorse that we inform our households of a current tragedy. This morning, January 15, 2023, native information media reported {that a} 19-year-old man was fatally shot on Saturday night in Monroeville. Although particulars stay scarce, stories point out that Aceyn Ausbrook, a 2022 graduate of Gateway Excessive Faculty was the sufferer. This loss is certain to lift many feelings, considerations, and questions for our complete college neighborhood, particularly our college students.
Gateway Faculty District has a disaster intervention group in place, made up of execs educated to assist and help with the wants of scholars and workers. Faculty counselors might be accessible for any college students or workers who could need assistance or any kind of help surrounding this loss. We encourage you, as dad and mom, to additionally be at liberty to make use of our sources. The district is closed on Monday, January sixteenth because of the observance of Dr. Martin L. King, and on Tuesday, January seventeenth, now we have a trainer clerical day. Nevertheless, constructing stage directors might be accessible to help and supply important help and get in touch with info with our counseling division. Extra info might be forthcoming from these professionals. We’re all saddened by the loss and can make each effort that can assist you and your little one as wanted.”