PITTSBURGH \u2014 Police say a man claims he was beaten and robbed inside an apartment building along Langtry Street in Brighton Heights.<\/p>\n
According to the criminal complaint, the victim told police he thought he was renting an apartment unit from 30-year-old Elbert Millender.<\/p>\n
The victim told police that when he arrived at the apartment, Millender put him in a chokehold. Another man, later identified as Steven Prezzie, reportedly punched the victim, and 49-year-old James Fedd is accused of taking $264 out of the victim\u2019s pocket.<\/p>\n
According to the criminal complaint, when officers arrived at the building, the victim \u201cbacked away as if he was scared and started to point at Millender.\u201d<\/p>\n
Millender was arrested, and the two other men were taken into custody in an adjacent apartment unit.<\/p>\n
Those living inside the apartment building told Channel 11 they were surprised to learn of the assault.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m actually pretty surprised by it. Everybody in this building is really nice, and we feel safe here,\u201d said one neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll just make sure to lock our doors, keep them locked.\u201d<\/p>\n
All three men were taken to Allegheny County Jail and are facing a range of charges, including simple assault and theft. <\/p>\n
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