A GoFundMe allegedly aimed at helping the family of fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire is not legit.
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office says that their office has been told about a GoFundMe page that is entitled "McIntire family" and listed by a Michael McIntire "has no connection to Chief Justin McIntire or his family.
The Sheriff's office wants the public to be aware that funds raised by that fundraiser, will not go to the family.
Allegheny County Police say Chief McIntire was ambushed and shot in the head fatally while searching for a parole violator, 28-year-old Aaron Swan.
Swan was eventually killed by Pittsburgh Police during a shootout in Homewood.
McIntire's wife posted to Facebook saying she is "literally broken."
Funeral arrangements have been announced for McIntire.
Visitation is scheduled Monday and Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home in New Kensington.
A Christian service is being held at noon Wednesday at Mount St. Peter Church in New Ken with burial at Mt. Airy Cemetery in Harrison.
All services are public.
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