Elks Lodge Shut Down After Fatal Shooting | Pittsburgh News

The Elks Lodge in New Kensington is officially shut down—temporarily until July 2027—after a deadly shooting last December where Steffon Ballard accidentally killed his brother Jeffrey during a parking lot brawl. With over 30 police calls since 2022 and liquor violations, prosecutors say enough is enough, aiming to stop the violence and chaos plaguing the neighborhood. Steffon faces criminal homicide charges, and the lodge’s closure follows an emergency injunction from DA and state police. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/530af91f228765d5