FARRELL, Pa. - The victim in a deadly shooting at a bar in Farrell early Sunday morning has been identified as a beloved coach in the community.

Farrell Area School District Superintendent Lora Adams King released a statement on Monday regarding the shooting death of 45-year-old Brandon Smith of West Middlesex outside the Yank's Place bar around 1:15 a.m. Sunday.

King described Smith as a Farrell Area School District alumnus, community member and "beloved coach."

"Our grief is compounded by the senseless, violent manner in which Coach Smith was snatched away from us. Our thoughts and prayers are with his mother, children, family, friends and the students and community that he loved and served," King said.

King says the district is offering grief counseling for staff and students court

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