12 people charged in straw purchase investigation, authorities say

Twelve people have been charged in connection with an investigation into alleged straw purchases, illegal transfers and possession of firearms across Allegheny County, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Thursday in conjunction with other law enforcement partners.

Among those charged is 19-year-old Kyree McCray, who faces firearms-related charges as well as a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Robert Crowley, described as an acquaintance of McCray, is charged with felony carrying a firearm without a license and related offenses involving the illegal transfer of another firearm…

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